Have you ever been at a loss for words? Not writer's block, but deciding on the best choice of a word. One of my biggest frustrations in the writing process is choosing better words. For me, the thesaurus in Microsoft Word is my best friend. However, there are various other ways to improve your vocabulary too.
Use the dictionary when your reading so you can look up new words you don't understand. Online dictionaries make this so much easier.
Commit to learning one new word a day You can sign up for a free subscription to learn a word of the day from Wordsmith.
Read, read, read. Read about different topics and then research words that you may not know. Variety is key here. Different material will expose you to different terminology.
Engage in word puzzles. Word puzzles, especially crossword puzzles, can help you build your vocabulary by deciphering different meanings and acquiring new terminology. There are many online word game websites that offer free word games. Shockwave and Terragame are two websites that offer free games that can help you build a larger vocabulary.
Use other internet resources. There is so much information available on the web. Vocabulary University is an online resource that offers additional tools and tips for improving your vocabulary. Word safari is another good site to help you expand your repertoire.
And yes, repertoire is a new word for me!
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