This document provides information and tips on improving one's vocabulary through simple and proven methods. It discusses reading quality materials, browsing the internet, talking with others, using vocabulary books, and repeating words to strengthen memory as effective ways to build vocabulary with minimal effort. The document also explains how to use dictionaries and thesauruses effectively as resources, and recommends learning obscure words, root words, prefixes/suffixes, and using context clues to continue advancing one's vocabulary knowledge.

1. How to Improve Your Vocabulary
(A No-Cost Vocabulary Improvement Course)
by Ultimate Vocabulary Software
This course is your personal portal to vocabulary enrichment.
The 10 free lessons which discuss proven methods in vocabulary improvement will
equip you with a vast knowledge of useful words you can utilize in your everyday
dealings especially your professional encounters.
You can also take advantage of the various links to other resources to help you in
your journey to building a better English vocabulary and moving forward in your
career or business.
Take the first step now, read on to the first lesson and cultivate your knowledge of
words!
Pertinence of a Capacious Vocabulary
Leveling up your word powerhouse is one of the best things you can do for yourself
because this will allow you to improve on your English communication skills. Whether
English is your first language or you are learning English to be your second language,
building your English word list will benefit you in many ways. We've heard of the
quote "the right words at the right time" and it is so popular simply because
communication is essential in all aspects of our lives whether it'd be personal or
professional. We just need to communicate at all times.

2. This is why a wide vocabulary is very helpful to many because it allows a person to
adapt his language to his current situation and the persons he's with.
So congratulations to you since in viewing this webpage, it shows you are already
contemplating on how to improve your vocabulary and that is a great first move
towards your advancement. Yes, we often get by with just the thousand words we
constantly use every day but letting yourself become better and building far-reaching
word knowledge is a big investment in your personal development.
An extensive vocabulary is one of the main ingredients in mastering the art of
communication. It will help you get out of tight situations where you may grapple due
to loss for words especially the right ones fit for your circumstance. An intensive
knowledge of proper words along with proper grammar usage will also help you in
interacting easily with different kinds of situations such as interviews or discussions
and your good command of the language will give a good impression to others about
your competency too.
It also makes talking to you easier for those with a vocabulary in the advanced level
because they would not need to simplify their words just to accommodate your limited
understanding of the leading-edge words they may be using. This ability to play with
words will simply contribute to your professional progress and will make you radiate
in your daily living and socialization.

3. Making this improvement on your vocabulary will also make you smarter and witty
simply because when you know more words, you will understand more ideas easily
too. Your brain cells will get a much needed workout when you build your vocabulary
and this will make you smarter because the more the brain is made to think and
exercise its muscles, the better it gets in its cognitive skills.
English vocabulary improvement is also not only for adults but for children too.
Children whose mother-tongue is not English are more challenged with the language
as much as adults. It's possible they are taught English in school and they speak it at
home too but their vocabulary may be limited to those they just use on a daily basis
so widening their word knowledge is still needed so they can easily cope with the
changing times as they grow up. When this development is incorporated early on in
their lives then they would not have a difficult time anymore when they grow up in
adapting to more complex English words used in higher grades and in the corporate
world.
Simplest Ways to Improve Vocabulary
Vocabulary improvement is not a difficult course unlike other self-growth or
advancement courses. Because you would not need to train yourself to learn new
skills anymore nor do you need to do away with old habits to learn new words. Aside
from the more intense methods to improve on your vocabulary, there are also simple
ways to widen your word knowledge which you can start with immediately.

4. Consider the following methods below to kick-start on your vocabulary improvement:
1. Good Reading
I stress here that it should be good reading because the kind of material you should
choose when you intend to increase your word list are quality materials. Tabloid
newspapers and comic books may not count in these but look for top newspapers
with quality articles and topics and a good selection of books on various topics, even
if they look like boring to read because they are so thick and the title is not too
entertaining. These types of materials will introduce you to new words you may have
not heard of before. The dictionary and a pen and paper or a handy notebook will
become your new best friends in your journey to having an expanded word list. While
reading your quality materials and you come across a new word or even one you've
heard of before but don't know its meaning, write it down and look for its meaning in
the dictionary, then write down the meaning too in your notebook. This way it would
be easier for you to review the new words you've come to know while reading.
Contemporary vocabulary software also provide quality selections for reading
materials. To find the best, look into vocabulary software reviews such as this one.
2. Browse the Internet
This is a fun way to improve your vocabulary but again be selective of the materials
you will read. Search for quality articles and content on the internet and explore
beyond your own field to learn new terms in other industries. Try to understand the
meaning of the new words you may see from the words surrounding it this is called
getting the meaning through context clues.

5. 3. Talk and Socialize
Make sure to use the new words you've known in your conversations. It may be
through talking with friends personally, commenting on forums and social networking
sites, over chat or through your email messages. The point is to use the words so its
meaning and usage will be imprinted on your mind.
4. Vocabulary Building Books
You may go to your local library and look for specific books on vocabulary
improvement or purchase one from a bookstore. These kinds of books will provide
you with other methods to enrich your vocabulary.
5. Repeat the words in your mind
Aside from keeping track of the new words you've learned by writing it down on a
notebook, take some time to repeat the words in your mind and use it in your own
sentences even if you just think about it and not say it aloud. Practicing this even just
5 to 10 minutes a day will strengthen your memory of these words and will also
make it easier for you to use them during conversations.
How to Use the Dictionary and Other Resources
As mentioned in the previous lesson, the dictionary will be one of your best friends in
terms of vocabulary build-up.

6. So you should know how to properly use it. Yes, this may be elementary to many of
us but it would still be beneficial to know how you can get the most out of your
handy dictionary.
There are a lot and I mean, a lot of dictionaries in the market which you can choose
from but you would need a dictionary appropriate for vocabulary expansion and not
just one which will give the meaning of words.
A dictionary is a reference book with words listed in an alphabetical order. The most
relevant information a dictionary provides is the meaning of the words but it may also
contain other facts such as the etymology or root word, pronunciation and usage of
the words.
The dictionary of your choice for vocabulary improvement should be one which
contains not only the meanings of the words but also how the word is used. It's best
if you can find one which also provides the synonyms and antonyms of the word for
better comparison with other words and to better understand how it is used
specifically. Online dictionaries usually have all these characteristics but of course, in
reality, you cannot be online all the time so make sure you can have a handy
dictionary with some if not all of these details.
Another good resource similar to the dictionary is the thesaurus. It is a reference
book but it often only contains the synonyms and antonyms of its word lists. But a
thesaurus is a great source for alternative words which you can choose from for
different situations and topics.

7. There are two ways in which you can use the dictionary and thesaurus in enriching
your word knowledge. First is by doing the step described in the previous lesson
wherein you refer to the dictionary for the meaning of every new word you encounter
when reading or second, by looking up the word lists in the dictionary, which is in
alphabetical order and learning or memorizing their meanings directly from the
dictionary, then using the words in your own sentences. The same way may also be
done with a thesaurus.
Another resource which you should rely on in building your vocabulary is grammar
books or references like online sites for proper English grammar usage. The new
words you get to know will not be useful at all to you if you would not know how to
properly use it in conversations and in writing. As mentioned, some dictionaries may
contain other details about a word like what part of speech it is and how is it used in
a sentence and then a sample sentence is also given but if your dictionary does not
provide these details then a grammar resource will be a practical and invaluable
option.
If you will choose to learn words from the dictionary's word list then do not force
yourself to learn 100 new words in a day. It's okay to start out slowly then increase
your rate as you get better. In memorizing the meaning of the words, make sure you
understand how and when that word should be used so making your own sentence
with that word is crucial that's why it's alright to start out slow.

8. Take advantage of the spelling and grammar check available in software like Word or
Pages, these will serve as a guide if the sentence you formulated uses the new word
properly.
Root Words, Affixes and Homonyms
Most of the words in English come from Greek or Latin origins while others have
their roots from German, French and the older form of English so knowing the root
words or origin of the words will help you get or guess its meaning immediately even
without referring to the dictionary right away. In addition to that knowing the
meaning of affixes or prefixes and suffixes will help you comprehend the word and its
proper usage too. Homonyms on the other hand are both homographs and
homophones which we'll expound on later in this lesson.
Root Words
Root words or word origins as mentioned are the main words from which longer
words come from. This is like the ancestor of words. For example, the word "tele" is
the Greek origin meaning far off. The new words which grew from it are telephone,
telecast, telecommunication, telegraph, telephony, telegram, and television. Knowing
the etymology or origin of words will help you get an initial understanding of it
especially in English words where a lot of words have expanded due to additions from
other languages. Names of persons have also added to the English vocabulary and
developments in different industries such as TV for television and COD for Cash on
Delivery are accepted English words.

9. Affixes
Affixes, commonly known as prefixes and suffixes are also root words. They have
their own meanings by themselves but they are often not used by themselves. They
expand other words to give them more definite meanings. Both affixes and root
words make up many English words more often. Click here1
for a list of common
root words and affixes which you can refer to in building your vocabulary and
understanding of new words.
Homonyms
Homonyms on the other hand are the homophones and homographs. Homophones
are the words which sound alike but are spelled differently while homographs are
words which have the same spelling, may or may not sound alike but have different
meanings.2
Often a homonym is referred to as a homophone but rarely as a
homograph. Examples of homonyms are seen/scene, site/sight, and knew/new.
Building your vocabulary from learning homonyms first will expand it quite fast
because you get to learn two to three words at a time. Learning homonyms for
vocabulary expansion is also a fun approach to training for the skill because you get
to play with the sounds of words as you pronounce them and then learn their
differences through their meanings. It is also easier to remember the words because
another word will remind you of the other one. Click here3
for a good list of
homonyms which you may start with in building your vocabulary. It is a growing list
because of many contributors. You may add your own if you have some which are
not on the list yet or you may make up your own homonym list to personalize your
training.

10. The same goes for the affixes and root words but that may take some time from you
since you would still need to do some research. However, there is really a vast
reference for word origin, affixes and homonyms in the internet so take advantage of
the longer lists
Sources:
1. https://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/506.HTM
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homonym
3. http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym_list.html
An Unfathomable Word a Day
Even from our grade school years our English teachers would encourage us to
memorize a word a day to build our vocabularies. This is still a good approach when
you are establishing your word list for a larger English vocabulary. However to make
it fun, interesting and compelling so you would be continuously motivated to continue
and be committed to learning new words aside from its main benefits to your
personal and professional development, it would be a great idea to learn an obscure
or unfathomable word per day. These are the words which are not easy to
understand when you first hear it because it just sounds so deep or vague.

11. These words may be the long ones or the very short ones which are seldom used in
conversation and even in articles or other reading materials. Click here1
for a very
comprehensive short to medium word list which you may refer to in learning one
word per day. As well, here3
is another site you may visit which provides A Word a
Day for you.
Below is also a word list with their meanings but this time for the lengthy ones which
are also not so often heard of but which you may use in your conversations, writings
and word guessing games if it comes up to make your learning more interesting and
fun too:
WORDS MEANINGS
Animadversion A remark of blame, accusation or criticism
Agrestic Uncultured or unsophisticated
Bailiwick A domain or field of interest or expertise
Banal Common, ordinary
Corpulent Obese. fat
Callipygian With well-shaped buttocks
Deipnosophist An expert in dinner-table conversation
Euphony Harmony of sounds
Foppotee A silly person
Facetious Funny, amusing
Heebee-jeebies Jitters, worry, tension
Hebetudinous Lethargic, listless or slow
Hubris Arrogance, pride
Ichthyophagous Eating on fish
Jocularity Fun, amusement, comedy

12. Jejune Immature, insensitive
Kvetch Complain chronically
Kakistocracy A government appointed by the worst
Loquacious Chatty, talkative
Lynch To kill or destroy
Mammiferous Having mammary glands
Mendacity Being dishonest, untruthfulness
Obloquy Criticism, verbal attack
To add to this, click this link2
for another collection of obscure words you can use for
a whole week.
Remember, the rule in learning these new words is to memorize each one per day
and use it in your conversations and your other approaches to using the English
language especially when it is not your mother-tongue like when you are a learner of
English as a Second Language. The more you use it and recite or say it out loud, the
more you will be able to imprint its meaning in your mind. For words which you are
not sure what part of speech it is, do look it up in the dictionary so you can get an
insight about how to use it properly.

13. Sources:
1. http://english-language-skills.com/item/81-words-lists.html
2. http://www.wordspy.com/diversions/fave-words.asp
3. http://www.wordsmith.org/words/yester.html
Context Clues and Elaboration
Now let's start off with the more advanced methods in building vocabulary. These
methods may still need the assistance of our friendly dictionary and thesaurus but
most of these rely on our personal knowledge and experiences in order to get the
meaning of new words you may encounter.
Context Clues
This method of learning the meaning of words through its surrounding sentences has
been taught to us from our elementary years in school. Using context clues in getting
the meaning of the word means making an intelligent guess of the meaning. This
method is best used by those whose mother-tongue is English and those who are
very familiar with the language already. But for those who are still in the beginner's
level, context clues may prove to be a challenge.
In learning the meaning of new words through context clues, one simple method in
vocabulary building becomes a supporting technique to context clues and that is
reading1
. The only way to make an inference about the meaning of the main word
is by reading its surrounding elements. So read more to catch more new words and
discern their meanings.

14. When learning the meaning of new words through context clues, it is best to
substitute a familiar word to it which you think may be similar in meaning. If it makes
sense then consult a dictionary to confirm. So for example, after reading a new word
and you infer its meaning, look it up in the dictionary to gauge if you understood its
meaning correctly. If not then try again in another word.
Learning words through context clues is a technique which cannot work by itself
alone but needs another back-up technique which is referring to the dictionary
sometimes.
Context clues may be in the form of antonyms or opposite words, examples to show
the meaning of the word, or simply a synonym or a word similar in meaning2
. So
watch out for these clues in the surrounding language.
Elaboration
Another advanced vocabulary building technique is elaboration. It is linking a word to
something similar or very important to you when you learned it. It can be learned by
looking up more usage examples and substituting your own words to the samples or
by associated words such as antonyms and synonyms.
Usage examples can be found in most kinds of dictionaries especially online
dictionaries along with proper pronunciation. Another way to see how a word is
actually used is by looking it up in Google search. Key in the word and browse
through the result and even without going to the exact pages of the links. Just the
search result alone can give you a clear idea of how a word is used in a complete
sentence. Sometimes, usage examples are in Google news too so try using CTRL + F
and find the word in the news article.

15. When you are already familiar with how the word is properly used, use it in your own
sentences with the elaboration technique in mind. This means the sentence you
formulate with your new learned word is something which is very familiar or
significant to you or which you have just recently experienced. This way it will make
an impression in your mind making it easier for you to recall.
Sources:
1. http://www.jstor.org/pss/318219?mlt=true
2. http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm
Visuals and Audios
Using visualization or imagery and audio in building your vocabulary is primarily for
recall purposes. Many people easily remember things when they can visualize it or
they have already seen and heard the word. However the applicability of this is
limited to concrete things. For abstract words or those of emotions then visual aids
are not often applicable.
Another way to visualize a new word you have learned whether it's concrete or
abstract is by using flash cards. Flash cards are applicable to any kind of learner and
using these have been a proven learning method through the years. You may write
the words in a piece of cardboard in bold letters and assuming you already know its
meaning and usage then what's left is to keep on remembering the word. So having
written the new words down on a flash card, you may repeatedly go over it and may
even do it several times in a day.

16. Another way to give this technique a tweak is to write the definitions, synonyms or
antonyms of the word on the opposite side of the flash card for better recall of its
meaning. Adding colors to it will make the word more readable and the colors will
also help remind you of the word and its meaning.
If it would be appropriate and convenient for you to bring ready yet blank flash cards
around then go ahead and do so, so that whenever you get to encounter a new word,
you may write it down and add it to your word list or collection.
But technology has come so far and software providing flash card exercises for
vocabulary building are already available. You may take advantage of these too.
Vocabulary charts and tables are also useful in remembering words and their
meanings. Click here1
to view a sample of a vocabulary chart and here2
for a sample
vocabulary table. Organizing your word list in these patterns help you create a system
map which can remind you of how the word looked like when it was listed on your
chart or table.
Another very simple way to help you recall the new words you are learning is to put
them on sticky notes, either the application on your PC or the real life 'post its' and
stick it on a corkboard or whiteboard or any wall you prefer which you have easy
access to and can look at it anytime you're at home. Writing the words in different
colored 'post its' will accentuate it more and will help your mind to remember it in a
breeze too.

17. Online references such as Lex Tutor's Corpus Concordance English will also help you
add words to your vocabulary because the site provides word associations and
combinations when one word is searched on this engine. Click here3
and give it a try.
It's a free site as well.
Building your vocabulary through audio resources is also for the intention of recall.
You may look into these vocabulary audio sources and podcasts for your
enrichment:
1. Just Vocabulary - this podcast provides 2 English words per day to master.
2. Merriam Webster - this site provides words directly from this dictionary and a
speaker pronounces the words.
3. Alpha Dictionary.Com - this podcast gives additional information about the word
such as its origin and story.
Sources:
1. http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/nblvocabtrees.htm
2. http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/nblwordpart.htm
3. http://www.lextutor.ca/concordancers/concord_e.html

18. Word Games for a Richer Vocabulary
Games are used for the improvement of a number of things like our memory and
games are also beneficial for the enrichment of our vocabulary. Games, just like
imagery assist and challenge our minds to easily recall the word, its meaning and how
it is properly used in a sentence. Building a vocabulary is not only about having a
word list but more so of remembering the new words and using them in your daily
conversations and writings. That is the primary purpose and use of vocabulary
improvement.
Good thing, for us, word games are very rampant nowadays even for those who
don't have or do not utilize their internet access, one can still play word games to
enhance their word knowledge. The old age crossword puzzle is still one of the best
word games to improve your recall of words and to learn new words at the same
time. If you do not know the answer to one or two questions, it's alright to check the
answer key when you are done with answering the other questions. When a new
word is presented in the crossword puzzle, check the question again to know its
meaning and then look up the definition too in a dictionary. You may now include
this in your new words list.
Scrabble is also another long-time game which will sharpen your recall of the words
you know and have learned already. You can play this with the aid of a dictionary
when you run out of words to use. This way you get to read new words straight from
the dictionary while having fun. The website of the National Scrabble Association also
provides one word a day to reinforce the word knowledge of those who love scrabble.
Click here1
to visit their site and see their recommended word for this day.

19. You may also scout your local bookstore for word games like boggle or books with
word games such as word hunt. Sometimes this is in the children's section but many
books have words which are not limited to children's ages and can cater to adult
learners as well. Just be keen to get the one suited for you before making any
purchases.
As we have noted earlier, the internet is a great resource now for word games or all
kinds of games for that matter. No wonder many children are so hooked to it. Here
are a few recommended links so you can start challenging your word knowledge and
recall as soon as possible:
1. Vocabulary.com and Free Rice - these sites give vocabulary challenge games by
asking learners to choose the definition of the word presented.
2. Write Better English Vocabulary Test - this is a test to gauge how vast or limited
your current vocabulary is. Take it to challenge yourself more.
3. Vocabulary.co.il - this site has numerous word games to provide learners. Games
range from the games for kindergarten ages to word games fit for adults like suffix or
prefix games and synonym and root word games.
4. Many Things.org - this is a site particularly for ESL students or those studying
English as a Second Language but is still a good resource for word games for native
speakers.

20. Start building your vocabulary now in a more fun and interesting way!
Sources:
1. http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/cgi-bin/wotd.pl
Build Your Vocabulary the Way Children Do
Children learn words since birth. This is a natural ability for them. They learn by
recognizing the sounds and associating it with things or persons around them to
know the word meanings. But before they enter school age, children learn more
words not just through sounds but by other means as well to prepare themselves for
the bigger world of school. So let's look at how children add more words to their
vocabulary and see what we can learn from them.
Children are very observant and alert. They listen to every word an adult says and
when they hear something new they imitate the sound right away. So the key
learning methods they use is observation, listening attentively and imitation.
As adults learning new words to improve your vocabulary, you may do how the
children do it too. Be attentive to words being spoken around you especially by the
higher management if you are in the corporate world whether it'd be through
conversations, meetings, emails, memos or presentations. The television, internet,
radio and other media will also always present new words to you, so be on the
lookout all the time for these uncommon words.

21. When you hear a word spoken, either by a person or through speakers in audio
dictionaries, say it aloud to yourself too so you can ensure if you are saying it
correctly or not. Just like children, imitate how the word is spoken and used.
Children are not afraid to ask. They really ask a lot of questions because they are a
curios lot. The same way may go for you, don't hesitate to ask of the meaning and
pronunciation of a new word when you come across one during conversations. It's
alright to ask and this may lead to an even more fruitful conversation or additional
new words for you to learn. If it's through an email message or an article or eBook in
the internet, then go ahead and look it up in the dictionary or through search engines
like Google, Bing and Yahoo. Curiosity may have killed the cat but not a person
increasing his English vocabulary.
Children as we have said are very curios human beings. They just put themselves in
situations where they can explore and learn. So often, they read books they are
interested in and even those which are not very interesting, as long as there are
pictures.
Do the same thing. Don't limit yourself. Read a variety of topics to be able to explore
other kinds of terms. Yes, it's alright if you want to increase your business vocabulary
for example. Focus on increasing that for a while but delve into other kinds of
reading materials too. This will broaden your knowledge and will also help you
advance as a conversationalist which is an asset when you are a professional.

22. Although scientists still consider it a mystery how children from infanthood learn
language with just being exposed to sounds1
, we can still learn a lot from the
examples of this younger generation.
Sources:
1. http://www.percepp.com/langacqu.htm
How to Develop Your Business Vocabulary
More often than not, the main reason for many persons, native English speakers or
not, to improve on their vocabulary is because of professional reasons. To be aligned
or be more competitive in university; to go up the career ladder and be promoted; to
move to higher management positions; to have more business clients. These are only
some of the reasons why many people, including you may be seeking for vocabulary
enrichment. This is because having excellent and effective English communication
skills is a big plus and a primary contributing factor to being considered as a
competent professional in any field. The impressions words make are really lasting in
the corporate world. Several researches have also shown that those persons in the
higher management positions have far better vocabulary than the rest of the
employees in a company1
. Our own words, verbally or in writing, simply tell what
kind of person we are to others.

23. So having a wide grasp of the business vocabulary is a must for any professional. The
appropriate words should be used for all sectors and members of the business world
to understand your message even with just a small feat such as an email blast to your
team or company department. Being able to communicate and comprehend properly
business terms and ideas will also add to your sense of accomplishment and self-
worth because you can listen and respond appropriately to any kind of conversation
pertaining to business.
The first step you can take is to familiarize yourself with the basic vocabulary words
related to your industry or field. This should not be so hard for those who have
earned college degrees in their fields of work but if your degree is not too close to
the job you landed then you need to exert extra effort to learn the appropriate words
for the industry of your job.
Read magazines and books related to your job and look for online articles and news
discussing the same area too. Make sure you talk with those who are already experts
in the field within your company to gain some insights and new words from them.
When your circumstances permit, do attend seminars or workshops for career
development in your field. Expose yourself as much as you possible to reliable
resources.

24. Take note of all the new words you get to learn. Write it in a handy notebook or
flash cards too. Include the meaning and usage in your notes most especially how it
was used when you came across it. When a word's meaning and pronunciation is still
not clear to you just by learning its meaning from context in writing or conversation,
check out an online source or dictionary to properly comprehend it. Then define it in
your own words too. Then you may include the synonyms for that word in your
notes.
Take your advancement further by searching for a collection of terminologies just
pertaining to your field of work. A highly recommended free site for business
vocabulary terminologies is BusinessVocabulary.Org which you may visit through this
link2
.
Having this special knowledge of the proper business terms in your field of work will
really give you that much needed edge from others. Your efforts will eventually be
very fruitful.
Sources:
1. http://www.vocabulary.co.il/building-your-business-vocabulary-html/
2. http://businessvocabulary.org/

25. Resources
1. Common Root Words
LINK : https://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/506.HTM
This is a page from Cuesta College's Academic Support of a chart with root words
and their definitions.
2. Homonym
LINK : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homonym
This is the Wikipedia page discussing the definition and use of Homonyms.
3. Alan Cooper's Homonyms
LINK : http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym_list.html
This is an alphabetical list of homonyms and their meanings.
4. Improving Your Vocabulary: Word Lists
LINK : http://english-language-skills.com/item/81-words-lists.html
This page contains Thorndike's word list which is a good word list to start with in
building vocabulary.

26. 5. A Few of My Favorite Words
LINK : http://www.wordspy.com/diversions/fave-words.asp
This is a page in Paul McFedries' Word Spy which has some unusual yet useful
words.
6. A Word A Day
LINK : http://www.wordsmith.org/words/yester.html
This is a link to the featured word for the day in Wordsmith.org which contains its
pronunciation, meaning, etymology and usage examples.
7. A Study on the Practice of Guessing Word Meanings from a Context
LINK : http://www.jstor.org/pss/318219?mlt=true
This is an online copy of a page of this book which partially explains how meaning
of words can be derived from context clues.
8. Vocabulary in Context
LINK : http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm
This is a page from the Montgomery College's website which provides information
about the type of context clues from which word meanings can be derived from.

27. 9. Example Vocabulary Chart
LINK : http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/nblvocabtrees.htm
This page shows a sample vocabulary chart which can be utilized to help keep track
of word meanings.
10. Example Vocabulary Table
LINK : http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/nblwordpart.htm
This page shows a sample vocabulary table which is another way to list down newly
learned words and their meanings.
11. NSA's Word of the Day
LINK : http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/cgi-bin/wotd.pl
This is a link to the National Scrabble Association's Word of the Day page wherein
the NSA provides a useful word and its meaning.
12. How Children Acquire Language: The Motor Theory Account
LINK : http://www.percepp.com/langacqu.htm
This page shows the study conducted by Patricia Kuhl, a Speech and Hearing
Sciences professor in the University of Washington, on how children learn language
even without speech orientation since birth.

28. 13. Vocabulary as a Business Solution
LINK : http://www.vocabulary.co.il/building-your-business-vocabulary-html/
This article explains why having a wide vocabulary is important to any business and
in moving up the corporate ladder.
14. BusinessVocabulary.Org
LINK : http://businessvocabulary.org/
This is a link to a website with free Business Vocabulary Training and a collection of
business terminologies.