3．Tricks to Remember Words
Memorizing new vocabulary can seem like a difficult task at first，but if you use some strategies you will find your vocabulary expanding rapidly．
•Break It Down
One key to memorization success is to attempt a manageable workload．One to five words is a manageable load that will enable you to be successful in remembering them for the long term．（36）G
•Make Associations
One way to remember words and their definitions is to remember an association that you have with that word．（37）E You can make an association web by writing the word in the middle of a piece of paper and mapping out everything you associate with that word．
•Write Sentences and Stories
Context（语境） is a large part of understanding and remembering definitions．While you may attempt to contextualize a word for yourself by making associations，it can also be useful to write the word in a sentence．（38）D If you are learning many words at a time，writing a story with all of the words can be a fun and entertaining strategy for retaining knowledge．
•Use Flashcards
Flashcards are a tried and true method of aiding memory．Rather than buying premade vocabulary flashcards，make your own with index cards （索引卡）．（39）C Besides，when you make your own flashcards，you can personalize them according to your needs by drawing a picture on one side or writing the word in a sentence to help yourself remember the context．
•Practice
（40）F Pick at least one new word a day to use in your everyday conversations．You might be able to fit your new words into emails and other correspondence as well．The more you use the new words，the better you will know them．
A．Create more situations．
B．Quiz yourself on the words．
C．It can save money and aid your memory．
D．If the word has multiple definitions，write it in several different sentences．
E．The association may be an image，a person you know or a song with that word in it．
F．When you learn a new word，the best way is to use the word in context immediately．
G．If you have a long list of words to memorize，break the list down so that you can learn some each day． |
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