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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Dictionaries are very useful. I always look up words I don't recognize. I often look up words that I know, but can't articulate a definition for. I also like to check the etymologies of words -- mostly to see how they interconnect with similar words. |
Sometimes it's so difficult to choose the right word for my students. I think it's the lack of the practice. My problem is that I use correct words and very often can't explain why I use them. Where can I find the answer how to choose the right words besides dictionaries?