vocabulary expansion
Learning new terms
Vocabulary expansion is the process of learning and incorporating new words into one's active language use.
The term appears in educational contexts, language learning, and child development: Reading widely is the best method for vocabulary expansion.
It can refer to deliberate study or the natural accumulation of words through exposure.
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
- word associationLinking concepts spontaneously
- dictionariesBooks defining vocabulary
- thesaurusesVocabulary equivalence references
- word listsCompiled vocabulary groupings
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