Vocabulary

100 Words Every High School Student Should Know

The editors of the American Heritage® dictionaries have compiled a list of 100 words they recommend every high school graduate should know.

Powerpoint DocumentDynamic Vocabulary Instruction 

Dr. Anita Archer presents research on the urgent need for vocabulary instruction and a wealth of strategies to explicitly teach Tier II and III vocabulary to students of any age.

Flashcard Exchange

The world's largest flashcard library.

Free Rice

A way to improve your vocabulary and to feed the hungry. Rice is donated for every right answer.

Laying the Foundation - SAT/ACT Vocabulary

SAT/ACT vocabulary lists for many major novels are listed. On the opening page, go to Resources For Vocabulary Study. On that page - go to Vocabulary for Novels - then pick your novel.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

A dictionary and thesaurus are both available. There is an option to hear each word pronounced.

The Princeton Review - Vocab Minute

Podcasts of songs that help students remember challenging vocabulary.

Visual Dictionary Online

A dictionary with a new point of view that catches the eye and enriches the mind.