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Site guide for vocabulary
EnglishYogi offers you free vocabulary practice tests as well as tips for improvement. We recommend you follow the schedule below.
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After the test,
- note down the words you got wrong.
- visit our vocabulary word list to get detailed information about each word (i.e., meaning, usage, synonyms, antonyms etc).
Repeat this step every week until you complete all the tests.
- note down the words you got wrong.
- visit our vocabulary word list to get detailed information about each word (i.e., meaning, usage, synonyms, antonyms etc).
Repeat this step every week until you complete all the tests.
15 Mins
Tips on improving Vocabulary
Building one’s vocabulary is a lifelong project. Even the most advanced users of English frequently come across new words. Here are some tips on how to improve your vocabulary:
- Read widely, from diverse areas like politics, history, popular science, sports, psychology, and of course, fiction. Resolve to finish at least one book every week.
- Read a well-edited newspaper every day (for Indian learners, we recommend The Hindu). Make sure you read the editorial page - which is a rich source of words and ideas. International newspapers like The Guardian and The New York Times are available online and free of charge. Consult a dictionary when you come across unfamiliar words.
- Write at least one page on a new topic every day. Consult a thesaurus whenever you feel a particular word isn’t expressing your idea well enough.
Resources for reference:
- When you come across a new word, consult a Dictionary.
- When you want to use a better word, consult a Thesaurus.
(these resources are available online and are free of charge)
Exams that test vocabulary
GRE and Campus placement tests assess your vocabulary skills. Questions in vocabulary typically take the form of synonyms, antonyms and fill in the blanks. Click here to view the high frequency words that commonly appear in these exams can be found on our site
