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100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
The editors of the American Heritage® dictionaries have compiled a list of 100 words they recommend every high school graduate should know.
5000 Collegiate Words with Brief Definitions
The 5000 words, with brief definitions, are free for individual and classroom use. A 36-page, small-print, two-column PDF version is also downloadable for printing.
Alan Cooper's Homonyms
"I consider homonyms to be the prime numbers of the English language. Like primes, they cannot be predicted by any rules of grammar or diction. In the way that you can't search the number line for primes, you cannot systematically search the dictionary for homonyms. You just have to find them, like Easter Eggs in the dictionary."
Antagonyms
An antagonym (a term the author coined) is single word that has meanings that contradict each other. For example: Cleave, which means to adhere tightly and also to cut apart. Antagonyms are also known as "contronyms."
Calliope, Muse of Eloquence
Worksheets for English words from classical mythology
A good vocabulary will make you a better writer
By Stephen Wilbers--First published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune: March 5, 1999.
Laying the Foundation
Resources for Vocabulary Study: The materials that can be accessed from this page are provided schools and school districts at no charge.
Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun
This is a vocabulary oriented site that is educational, fun, simple to use, and friendly. The site has something for everyone and there are ongoing updates.
Number2.com
Absolutely free SAT preparation. Practice questions and vocabulary builder adapt to the student's level. Teachers and parents can coach.
SAT Preparation
Here there are over 3,000 multiple choice questions divided into 21 groups. There is also a database browser to review and print the questions and the correct answers.
SAT Vocabulary Test
This matching test is for words beginning with A and B. It's free from Quiz Hub.
Test Prep Review
This website was created to provide free practice test questions for students in a variety of career situations. The site contains a modular approach to learning the content on these exams.
Vocabulary.com
Participate in these FREE vocabulary puzzles to enhance vocabulary mastery.
Wordsalive
Wordsalive, a vocabulary acquisition model combines researched-based strategies, many of which are utilized by Virginia teachers, into a student-friendly graphic organizer. It is appropriate for vocabulary instruction in any content area and for learners in graders five through nine.
Wordsmith.org
Wordsmith.org is the home of A Word A Day and other services.
Words@Random
This site features new words, word of the day, sensitive language, power vocabulary quiz, and beat the dictionary game.
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