Here are some more vocabulary tips from www.improvingvocabulary.org
Making a word personally relevant will dramatically enrich your learning. Studies show that our memories are actually geared to "forget" or "block out" information that isn't perceived as relevant. The same studies also show that your memory improves when information is made personally relevant
Tips for learning vocabulary:
Make up your own examples When you learn a new word, think of common examples in your own life where the word would apply.
Define it in your own words Another way to make a word personally relevant is to define it in your own words. When you look up a word, first read the definition presented in the dictionary. After you have closed the dictionary, try making up your own definition
Encourage students to think of personal examples of new vocabulary, formulate sentences using the words, and to generate definitions. This will help them to retain what they have learned.
