Expanding Your Vocabulary Words: Tips and Techniques

Enhancing your vocabulary is like adding colors to your language palette. Explore tips and techniques to become a word wizard.

Tip 1 Read Widely

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Tip 2 Keep a Vocabulary Journal

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Tip 3 Learn a Word a Day

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Tip 4 Contextual Learning

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Tip 5 Use Flashcards

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Tip 6 Practice Active Use

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Tip 7 Dabble in Dictionaries

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Conclusion

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