Vocabulary: Word Spy.com
Welcome to the home of the Word Spy! This Web site and its associated mailing list are devoted to recently coined words and phrases, old words that are being used in new ways, and existing words that have enjoyed a recent renaissance. These aren't "stunt words" or "sniglets," but new words and phrases that have appeared in newspapers, magazines, books, press releases, and Web sites.
[http://www.wordspy.com/]
Vocabulary: Definition Guessing Game
Choose one of the listed words, and guess its definition. Words are grouped into grade level categories. A new set of words is provided each week.
[http://www.eduplace.com/]
Vocabulary: Vocabulary University
Participate in these FREE vocabulary puzzles to enhance vocabulary mastery.
[http://www.vocabulary.com/]
Vocabulary: A Word A Day
The music and magic of words -- that's what A.Word.A.Day is all about. This is the Web site for the mailing list A.Word.A.Day (AWAD), which mails out a vocabulary word and its definition to the subscribers every day.
[http://www.wordsmith.org/]
Vocabulary: Word of the Day
WWWebster's Dictionary presents a new word every day. Click on the button to view the definition. You can also view past words selected as Cool Word of the Day.
[http://www.m-w.com/]
Vocabulary: Children Word Packs
Wordbanks of words related to the National Literacy Strategy from reception to Year 6 (5 - 11 years). There are excellent related worksheets with activities which can be used for homework or in the classroom.
[http://www.educate.org.uk/]
