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Learning English Vocabulary

Lexical sets

Jun 17, 2024
Learn how lexical sets can help you remember new words and improve vocabulary. Explore grouping words based on topics like floods, water levels, rainfall, and adjectives related to flooding. Discover vocabulary games like 'lexical set tennis' for practicing word grouping and expanding language options.
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Quick takeaways

  • Grouping words into lexical sets aids in vocabulary retention.
  • Playing 'lexical set tennis' promotes interactive vocabulary learning.

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Lexical Sets and Grouping Words

Words can be grouped into lexical sets based on the topic and word type, aiding in learning and memory retention. For example, words related to rain and floods like 'flooded', 'soaked', and 'waterlogged' are part of a lexical set of adjectives. Learning words in groups like this helps in expanding vocabulary and ease of recall.

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