Lukol Directory: Reference: Dictionaries: Vocabulary Lists

Vokabeln.net
Web-based vocabulary trainer with a multilanguage interface. Features shortcuts for special characters used in ~100 languages.
http://www.vokabeln.net/

MT Desk
Word lists by medical speciality including Alternative Medicine, Cardiovascular, Dermatology/Skin, and other areas of care.
http://mtdesk.com/wordlist.shtml

Dave's Choice Words
Dave's Choice Words are fun, free vocabulary building exercises.
http://www.davidfisco.com/dcwindex.php

English Words from Chinese
English words which have come into the language from Chinese.
http://spotlightongames.com/quote/chinesew...

Commonly Misspelled Words in English
Select a reference source and click on any word in a list to get a definition, pronunciation or translation of that word to your language. Take a quiz on spelling.
http://www.esldesk.com/esl-quizzes/misspel...

The Spizzerinctum Page
Obscure words in a quiz format that includes .wav files of pronunciations.
http://www.spizzquiz.net/

Exploring Words
Another advanced English-vocabulary program for long-distance learners of all ages, everywhere.
http://www.wordexplorations.com/

A Word A Day - Today's Word
Audio clip, definition, and example usage.
http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html

Daily Vocabulary Test
A new short three question multiple choice quiz every day to test your vocabulary knowledge.
http://www.zdaily.com/vocabulary.htm

International House of Logorrhea
A online dictionary of obscure and unusual words and obsolete terms to help enhance vocabulary; over 15,500 English words with brief definitions.
http://phrontistery.info/ihlstart.html

The Phrontistery
A site for lovers of obscure and unusual words, featuring a dictionary of rare words, word lists of vocabulary on specific topics, essays and discussions on etymology, vocabulary and language usage.
http://phrontistery.info/

Vocabulary Activities for Standardized Tests
Interactive activities on word lists based on themes.
http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/vocabulary/

VocabularyMail.com
A free daily email broadcast of one to three words, their definitions, and explanations and examples of how to use them effectively in your speech and writing.
http://vocabularymail.com/

Grandiloquent Dictionary
A collection of 2000 words which are often omitted from dictionaries, and are in danger of being eliminated from the English language.
http://www.islandnet.com/~egbird/dict/dict...

Vocab Vitamins
Introduces an uncommon word or phrase each day, along with a definition. Includes archives, and a daily email service.
http://www.vocabvitamins.com/

WordGenie
An electronic vocabulary enhancement system that runs as a screen saver on your PC computer.
http://wordgenie.hypermart.net/

Heenan's Universal Dictionary
A collection of weird and wonderful words and their alternate meanings; sources, too, where available.
http://www.wordskit.com/words/

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Word-a-day





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