Expand Your Word Power
Select a vocabulary topic to explore
• Read widely: Encounter words in context across different genres and subjects.
• Use context clues: Look at surrounding words to guess meaning before looking it up.
• Learn roots: Greek/Latin roots unlock thousands of words (bio = life, graph = write).
• Use new words: Try using new words in conversation or writing within 24 hours.
• Keep a vocabulary journal: Write new words, definitions, and example sentences.