Learning new vocabulary can be stressful, especially when words seems so alike. However, our ability to see subtle differences between words and how they are used can allow us to be very exact in our speaking and writing. It is worth the effort, but it is not worth the stress. In order to learn new words we must understand three things:

• The Definition: This is where we put most of our effort when studying vocabulary, and we must. of course, know the definition. Believe it or not, however, it is not the most important part of learning new vocabulary. In fact, it doesn't even come in second.
• The Part of Speech: This is the most important understanding a person can have when studying new vocabulary. The part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) will tell us how it is used.
• The Convention: Did you know that each English word has a conventional use? Some adjectives describe people and not objects; some describe objects but not people. Some verbs require their action to be performed on an object, others do not. And there are other types of conventions. The important think to remember is that you want to know the conventions of your new words.

Therefore, this guide will help you use the power of these three understanding. The best part is that the book, Vocabulary for College A, already deals with these three areas. It takes a little practice, but it's not rocket science. Anyone with the desire to understand things and the self-respect to want to learn and grow, will find these guides invigorating. Click on the word below for further study