Most of us haven't spent much time learning new vocabulary since we were in high
school or college. Luckily, you can always pick up where you left off. Here are some
tips for learning new vocabulary.

1. Get into the habit of reading. Vocabulary building is easiest when you encounter
words in context. Looking at words in novels and newspaper articles is much more
useful than looking at vocabulary lists. It's not just about learning unfamiliar words.
Also you can see how they are used.

2. Use dictionaries and thesauri. Online dictionaries and thesauri are useful resources
when used properly. You can jog your memory with synonyms, words that are actually
more appropriate in the context of what you're writing. Complete dictionary definitions
can also inform you about antonyms, roots, and related words. . This is another way to
learn vocabulary.

3. Play word games. Classic games like Scrabble and Boggle are fun ways to expand
your English vocabulary. A crossword puzzle can do it too. If you really want to be
efficient, follow these rounds of puns and take a few notes. Make a list of the different
words you learned through the game and go through that list from time to time.

4. Use an index card. A quick way to build a large vocabulary is to use flashcards to
learn lots of words. In today's digital age, various smartphone apps make flash cards
convenient and organized. It makes sense to aim for a new word every day. You can
always wish for more, but it may not be wise to absorb dozens of English words every
day.

Five. Subscribe to the Word of the Day feed. Some web platforms make words
available daily on websites, apps, or emails to help build your vocabulary. You can add
these words to your running word list.

6. Use mnemonics. A mnemonic is a type of word association that helps you remember
the definition and correct usage of a word. Consider, for example, the vulgar term that
means "trying to win the favor of influential people by flattery." "obse" is the beginning
of "obsessed", "qui" sounds like the French "ja" (oui), and "us" is similar to the word
"us". So the big word obedience can be thought of as "obsessed with saying yes to us."
This is an approximation.

7. Practice using new words in conversation. It is possible to amass a huge vocabulary
without really knowing how to use the words. In other words, using a personal
dictionary requires you to take responsibility for yourself. If you come across an
interesting word while reading, be sure to use it in your conversation. By experimenting
in low-risk situations, you can practice your word-selection skills and find the right
words for a particular context with a little trial and error.