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This list of words is offered as a reference tool that can be used as a mini
dictionary and as a guide to improving your vocabulary. As you first
read the list, see how many of the words you already know, and also
pay attention to those that seem familiar. Have you ever used any in your
essays, papers, or daily conversation? Well, you should! The more you use
new words, and the more comfortable you are expanding your vocabulary,
the better. The other results—getting better grades, impressing teachers and
adults, and achieving your goals—aren’t that bad, either.
This section is designed to be easy and enjoyable to read. The list contains
simple as well as sophisticated words, with definitions of their most common
usages. The objective of Words You Should Know in High School is first to help
you learn words you will probably find in your academic and practical reading
and, second, to inspire you to use these words when writing and speaking.
Some words are tagged with mnemonic devices, which are creative statements
meant to help you remember their definitions. For words that don’t
have these simple, sometimes silly, always easy-to-remember memory aids,
you may want to try to think of your own ways to remember the words. In
many cases, we also give you words with similar spelling or pronunciation,
with a clear distinction between them.
You may also want to use a highlighter as you review the list to identify
new words on your list of “favorites” or those you want to use to impress
friends, family, or faculty. Also, if you are working on a writing assignment
for one of your classes, or on your college admissions essay, identify those
words that will just plain show how smart you are.