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Krzysztof L.
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  1. mnemonics
    a method or system for improving the memory
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  2. mnemonic
    of or relating to the practice of aiding the memory
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  3. mindfully
    in a careful deliberate manner
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  4. neuroanatomy
    the anatomy of the nervous system
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  5. Mnemosyne
    the Titaness who was goddess of memory; mother of the Muses
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  6. coding
    act of writing in code or cipher
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  7. acoustically
    with respect to acoustics
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  8. memorization
    the process or act of learning something by heart
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  9. binomial
    a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  10. mindfulness
    the state of being aware of something
    We told you that it stems from the Greek word for mindfulness.
  11. pharmacology
    the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  12. acoustical
    of or relating to the science of acoustics
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  13. hamster
    short-tailed burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  14. learner
    someone who learns or takes up knowledge or beliefs
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  15. rheumatoid arthritis
    a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  16. rheumatoid
    of or pertaining to arthritis
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  17. parietal
    of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the cranium
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  18. occipital
    of or relating to the occiput
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  19. mindful
    being attentive to
    The word mnemonics comes from the Greek word mnemonikos, meaning mindful.
  20. dual
    consisting of two parts or components, usually in pairs
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  21. mental image
    an iconic mental representation
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  22. subtraction
    arithmetic operation of deducting one quantity from another
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  23. memorize
    learn by heart
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  24. vocabulary
    a language user's knowledge of words
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  25. peg
    a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
    This is called a peg mnemonic because each letter reminds us of an item on a list.
  26. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  27. Frey
    god of earth's fertility and peace and prosperity
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  28. visual
    relating to or using sight
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  29. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  30. parenthesis
    a punctuation mark used to enclose textual material
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  31. arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  32. recall
    bring to mind
    Mnemonic devices are used to recall information.
  33. frontal
    belonging to the front part
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  34. syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  35. Great Lakes
    a group of five large, interconnected lakes in central North America
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  36. mathematics
    a science dealing with the logic of quantity and arrangement
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  37. lobe
    a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  38. marker
    a writing implement for making a mark
    One of the markers of the disease is that the spleen can be felt (Felty's) upon examination.
  39. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  40. derivation
    the source or origin from which something comes
    Let's return to the word mnemonic to demonstrate the usefulness of keyword learning as it relates to roots and word derivation.
  41. retrieve
    get or find back; recover the use of
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  42. multiplication
    arithmetic operation determining the product of two numbers
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  43. spleen
    a large oval organ between the stomach and the diaphragm
    One of the markers of the disease is that the spleen can be felt (Felty's) upon examination.
  44. exponent
    notation of how many times to multiply a quantity by itself
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  45. check out
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  46. devices
    an inclination or desire
    Mnemonic devices are used to recall information.
  47. Huron
    the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  48. figure out
    find the solution to or understand the meaning of
    For example, Kevin had been trying to figure out a way to remember the thirteen colonies.
  49. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  50. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
    Mnemonic devices are used to recall information.
  51. enhance
    increase
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  52. memory
    the cognitive process whereby past experience is remembered
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  53. enhanced
    increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  54. Erie
    the 4th largest of the Great Lakes
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  55. involve
    contain as a part
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  56. for example
    as an example
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  57. sally
    a military action in which besieged troops burst forth
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  58. Rhode Island
    a state in New England
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  59. Superior
    the largest freshwater lake in the world
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  60. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  61. remind
    put in the mind of someone
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  62. learning
    the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  63. Ontario
    a prosperous and industrialized province in central Canada
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  64. usefulness
    the quality of being of practical use
    Let's return to the word mnemonic to demonstrate the usefulness of keyword learning as it relates to roots and word derivation.
  65. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  66. independently
    on your own; without outside help
    We teach our students to use mnemonics as a way to independently learn information and vocabulary.
  67. code
    a set of rules or principles or laws
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  68. relate
    give an account of
    Let's return to the word mnemonic to demonstrate the usefulness of keyword learning as it relates to roots and word derivation.
  69. aviation
    the art of operating aircraft
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  70. mythology
    the body of stories associated with a culture or institution
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  71. student
    a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  72. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    Mnemonic devices are used to recall information.
  73. Carolina
    the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  74. complication
    the act or process of making more difficult or challenging
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  75. watch over
    follow with the eyes or the mind
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  76. image
    a visual representation produced on a surface
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  77. attainment
    the act of achieving an aim
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  78. Delaware
    a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  79. learn
    gain knowledge or skills
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  80. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  81. New Hampshire
    a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  82. mentally
    in your mind
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  83. stimulus
    any information or event that acts to arouse action
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  84. create
    bring into existence
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  85. examination
    the act of scrutinizing something closely (as for mistakes)
    One of the markers of the disease is that the spleen can be felt (Felty's) upon examination.
  86. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
    Let's return to the word mnemonic to demonstrate the usefulness of keyword learning as it relates to roots and word derivation.
  87. internet
    a worldwide network of computer networks
    Kevin had used mnemonics with some success, so he decided to check the Internet to see what he could find.
  88. Hampshire
    a county of southern England on the English Channel
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  89. formally
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  90. operations
    financial transactions at a brokerage
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  91. fisher
    someone whose occupation is catching fish
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  92. Greek
    of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
    The word mnemonics comes from the Greek word mnemonikos, meaning mindful.
  93. Connecticut
    a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  94. North Carolina
    a state in southeastern United States
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  95. related to
    being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  96. multiply
    combine by adding the same number repeatedly
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  97. excuse
    a defense of some offensive behavior
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  98. South Carolina
    a state in the Deep South; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  99. closely
    in a close relation or position in time or space
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  100. using
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  101. roaring
    very lively and profitable
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  102. Maryland
    a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  103. New Jersey
    a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  104. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  105. New
    used of a living language
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  106. Nancy
    a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  107. teach
    impart skills or knowledge to
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  108. Michigan
    a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  109. remember
    recall knowledge; have a recollection
    She encourages them to remember where they came from, and to keep the memory of their family close to their hearts.
  110. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  111. thirteen
    thirteen of something
    For example, Kevin had been trying to figure out a way to remember the thirteen colonies.
  112. studying
    reading carefully with intent to remember
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  113. inside
    relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  114. goddess
    a female deity
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  115. encourage
    inspire with confidence
    She encourages them to remember where they came from, and to keep the memory of their family close to their hearts.
  116. Jersey
    the largest of the Channel Islands
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  117. used
    previously owned by another
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  118. muse
    reflect deeply on a subject
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  119. introduce
    bring something new to an environment
    In fact, the information we shared about Mnemosyne is how we introduce the technique to our students.
  120. aunt
    a parent's sister; the wife of a parent's sibling
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  121. shared
    have in common; held or experienced in common
    In fact, the information we shared about Mnemosyne is how we introduce the technique to our students.
  122. Georgia
    a state in southeastern United States
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  123. pet
    a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  124. complex
    complicated in structure
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  125. operation
    process or manner of functioning
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  126. Pennsylvania
    a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  127. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
    This is called a peg mnemonic because each letter reminds us of an item on a list.
  128. invest
    lay out money or resources in an enterprise
    Chances are that if you have invested your attention in that word, you will recall the word and its image long after you close this book.
  129. widely
    to a great degree
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  130. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
    We told you that it stems from the Greek word for mindfulness.
  131. Massachusetts
    a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  132. please
    give enjoyment to
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  133. humor
    a message that has the power to evoke laughter
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  134. roots
    the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
    Let's return to the word mnemonic to demonstrate the usefulness of keyword learning as it relates to roots and word derivation.
  135. learned
    having or showing profound knowledge
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  136. associate
    bring or come into action
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  137. owe
    be obliged to pay or repay
    Many people who have passed national professional board examinations owe their thanks in part to mnemonics for recalling information.
  138. used to
    in the habit
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  139. Douglas
    United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  140. related
    connected logically or causally or by shared characteristics
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  141. use
    put into service
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  142. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as an occupation
    Many people who have passed national professional board examinations owe their thanks in part to mnemonics for recalling information.
  143. decide
    reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something
    Kevin had used mnemonics with some success, so he decided to check the Internet to see what he could find.
  144. words
    language that is spoken or written
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  145. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  146. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  147. valuable
    having worth or merit
    We also give them opportunities to develop their own peg and keyword mnemonics, as the most valuable ones seem to be those that are created by the learner rather than provided by the teacher.
  148. Virginia
    one of the British colonies that formed the United States
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  149. colony
    a group of organisms of the same type living together
    For example, Kevin had been trying to figure out a way to remember the thirteen colonies.
  150. cat
    feline mammal usually having thick soft fur
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  151. mental
    involving the mind or an intellectual process
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  152. teaching
    the activities of educating or instructing
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  153. thanks
    an acknowledgment of appreciation
    Many people who have passed national professional board examinations owe their thanks in part to mnemonics for recalling information.
  154. useful
    having a helpful function
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  155. roar
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  156. addition
    the arithmetic operation of summing
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  157. mad
    roused to anger
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  158. imagine
    expect, believe, or suppose
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  159. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    We also give them opportunities to develop their own peg and keyword mnemonics, as the most valuable ones seem to be those that are created by the learner rather than provided by the teacher.
  160. saved
    rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  161. close to
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    She encourages them to remember where they came from, and to keep the memory of their family close to their hearts.
  162. association
    a formal organization of people or groups of people
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  163. dear
    a beloved person
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  164. root
    underground plant organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
    Let's return to the word mnemonic to demonstrate the usefulness of keyword learning as it relates to roots and word derivation.
  165. hearts
    a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
    She encourages them to remember where they came from, and to keep the memory of their family close to their hearts.
  166. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  167. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
    It is believed that memory is enhanced when two stimuli are closely associated with one another, known more formally as dual coding theory (Paivio 1969).
  168. disease
    an impairment of health
    One of the markers of the disease is that the spleen can be felt (Felty's) upon examination.
  169. commit
    engage in or perform
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  170. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
    This is called a peg mnemonic because each letter reminds us of an item on a list.
  171. teacher
    a person whose occupation is instructing
    We also give them opportunities to develop their own peg and keyword mnemonics, as the most valuable ones seem to be those that are created by the learner rather than provided by the teacher.
  172. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  173. division
    the act of partitioning
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  174. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  175. arise
    move upward
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  176. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    The word mnemonics comes from the Greek word mnemonikos, meaning mindful.
  177. steps
    the course along which a person has walked or is walking in
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  178. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
    She encourages them to remember where they came from, and to keep the memory of their family close to their hearts.
  179. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    That mental image of the mindful mother along with the acoustically similar words mindful, remember, and memory consolidate a dual association in your mind.
  180. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    We also give them opportunities to develop their own peg and keyword mnemonics, as the most valuable ones seem to be those that are created by the learner rather than provided by the teacher.
  181. add
    join or combine or unite with others
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  182. in fact
    in reality or actuality
    In fact, the information we shared about Mnemosyne is how we introduce the technique to our students.
  183. names
    verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  184. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  185. usually
    under normal conditions
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  186. lake
    a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  187. decided
    recognizable; marked
    Kevin had used mnemonics with some success, so he decided to check the Internet to see what he could find.
  188. many
    a large number of the persons or things being discussed
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  189. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  190. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
    We also give them opportunities to develop their own peg and keyword mnemonics, as the most valuable ones seem to be those that are created by the learner rather than provided by the teacher.
  191. mother
    a woman who has given birth to a child
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  192. way
    how something is done or how it happens
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  193. North
    the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  194. to that
    to that
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  195. trying
    hard to endure
    For example, Kevin had been trying to figure out a way to remember the thirteen colonies.
  196. outside
    the region that is outside of something
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  197. order
    logical arrangement of different elements
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  198. success
    an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
    Kevin had used mnemonics with some success, so he decided to check the Internet to see what he could find.
  199. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
    In fact, the information we shared about Mnemosyne is how we introduce the technique to our students.
  200. language
    a means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  201. one
    smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    The keyword method of vocabulary attainment involves two other aspects of mnemonic devices: an acoustical element and a visual one.
  202. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    For example, a mnemonic that uses dual coding involves Felty's syndrome, a complication that can arise because of rheumatoid arthritis.
  203. South
    the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  204. need
    require or want
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  205. thank
    express gratitude or show appreciation to
    Many people who have passed national professional board examinations owe their thanks in part to mnemonics for recalling information.
  206. foreign
    not deriving from the essential nature of something
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  207. dog
    a canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  208. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
    Chances are that if you have invested your attention in that word, you will recall the word and its image long after you close this book.
  209. chance
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon
    Chances are that if you have invested your attention in that word, you will recall the word and its image long after you close this book.
  210. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
  211. also
    in addition
    The word is also closely related to Mnemosyne, the mother of the Muses in mythology.
  212. about
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  213. class
    a collection of things sharing a common attribute
    Doug memorized the lobes of the brain for his neuroanatomy class using FPOT: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal.
  214. study
    applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
    Keyword mnemonics were first used to teach students studying a foreign language (Raugh and Atkinson 1975) and soon became popular for teaching vocabulary for any learner (Pressley, Levin, and Delaney 1983).
  215. board
    a stout length of sawn timber
    Many people who have passed national professional board examinations owe their thanks in part to mnemonics for recalling information.
  216. figure
    alternate name for the body of a human being
    For example, Kevin had been trying to figure out a way to remember the thirteen colonies.
  217. New York
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  218. in that
    (formal) in or into that thing or place
    Chances are that if you have invested your attention in that word, you will recall the word and its image long after you close this book.
  219. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
    Many people who have passed national professional board examinations owe their thanks in part to mnemonics for recalling information.
  220. daughter
    a female human offspring
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  221. York
    the English royal house that reigned from 1461 to 1485
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  222. island
    a land mass that is surrounded by water
    The one he found that humored him was

    Good (Georgia) Students (South Carolina) Need (North Carolina) Very (Virginia) Many (Maryland) Dogs (Delaware)
    Never (New Jersey) Pet (Pennsylvania) New (New York) Cats (Connecticut)
    Roaring (Rhode Island) Mad (Massachusetts) New Hamsters (New Hampshire
  223. field
    extensive tract of level open land
    These techniques are widely used for memorization and recall of complex information in the fields of pathology, medicine, pharmacology, and aviation.
  224. save
    bring into safety
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  225. think of
    devise or invent
    We ask them to think of peg mnemonics they have already learned, and we usually hear about HOMES to recall the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior), or Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally to remind them of the order of operations in mathematics (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
  226. out
    moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
    If "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" saved you in learning the order of operations in mathematics, then you should check out what Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher have to say in Learning Words Inside and Out about using keyword mnemonics to help commit words to memory.
  227. watch
    look attentively
    Now add a visual to that — imagine a Greek goddess who mindfully watches over her daughters.
  228. step
    the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
    For example, many of us have learned to use FOIL to remind ourselves of the steps for multiplying binomials — first, outside , inside, last.
  229. sound
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
    Mnemonics are a useful way for individual learners to mentally manipulate sound and image to create a memory that can be retrieved on demand.
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