Other
Kryss Tal: The English Language: Words Borrowed
An incredible comprehensive list of "borrowed words" in the English language, grouped by the languages from which the words are borrowed. Provides and describes dozens of languages and literally thousands of loan words. Highly recommended.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond Writing Center: Commonly Confused Words
A comparison of commonly misused words in the English Language. Words are paired next to one another with their definitions as well as examples of each.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Word of the Day
This daily resource gives the word for the day, definition, example sentence and a "Did you know?" about the word.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Word Roots Lesson 2: Fin Sed Fer: Word Roots #2 Advanced
This lesson plan features the Latin roots FIN = end; SED, SID, SESS = sit, be still; FER = bear, carry, yield, bring. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue...
Education Development Center
Tv411: Vocabulary: Roots and Their Families
There are three activities in this lesson: 1) read root words and definitions, and type root into the box to complete the sentence; 2) drag root into box to complete the sentence; and 3) determine meaning of new word based on meaning of...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Reading Activity: Word Explorer
Students choose a category to see a list of related words and then choose a word they would like to explore. Includes pronunciations, definitions, pictures, and video demonstrations of each word.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Word Literacy: Match the Eponyms
Students read a definition of eponym, then play a two-level game where they match items to the people they are named after.
Math.com
Math.com: Numbers: Square Roots
The pre-algebra resource investigates square roots. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.
Other
Mark's Esl World: Toefl Word List
List of 100+ words, in A-Z order, to help students prepare for the TOEFL test or practice vocabulary in general. Click a word to see the definition and hear the pronunciation.
Other
Grammar Monster: What Are Possessive Pronouns?
Get a better understanding of possessive pronouns with definitions, examples, lists, antecedents, and a five-question quiz.
Other
Shakespeare Portal: Frequently Encountered Words
A glossary of one hundred words which may be unfamiliar to modern English speakers, but which are widely used in Shakespeare's plays. Each entry includes a definition and several references from Shakespeare's plays. Each reference...
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Vocabulary Builder
Pick your grade level and learn a word a day to build your vocabulary. Includes PSAT and SAT Vocabulary Preparation. iPhone and iPad apps are available for a small fee.
Curated OER
Kids Health: A Glossary of Medical Words
Learn definitions of over two hundred medical words from KidsHealth. Scroll down to find the specific word you are looking for, and click on the word to learn the definition.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Definitions of Basic Sentence Parts
This site from Capital Community College Foundation provides all the different parts of speech and their definitions. It also shows word functions and their use.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: List of Themes for Definition Match
This is a list of 110 themed interactive vocabulary definition match quizzes; these can also be printed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Analyzing Problems Involving Definite Integrals
The interpretation of definite integrals as accumulation of quantities can be used to solve various real-world word problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Analyzing Problems Involving Definite Integrals
Given a word problem that involves rates and accumulation, find the appropriate expression for solving the problem.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Themed Word Puzzles
This is an index of links to"Themed Word Puzzles." They are listed three ways: by 7 subject areas, monthly on a calendar, and also all 80+ features are alphabetically listed in the table at the bottom of the page. These include...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Internalization of Vocabulary Through the Use of a Word Map
Young scholars practice with words and develop both denotative and contextual knowledge through two agents-purposeful sequencing of steps and collaboration with peers.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Esl Word Pronunciation: Bombard
Video lesson focusing on the English pronunciation of the word bombard. Also provides the part of speech, the definition, and an example sentence. [1:05]
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Esl Word Pronunciation: Cession
Video lesson focusing on the English pronunciation and usage of the word "cession." Also includes the part of speech, the definition, and an example sentence. [1:03]
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Esl Word Pronunciation: Circumvent
Video lesson focusing on the English pronunciation of the word "circumvent." Also provides the part of speech, the definition, and an example sentence. [1:03]
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Esl Word Pronunciation: Fastidious
Video lesson focusing on the English pronunciation of the word "fastidious." Also provides the part of speech, the definition, and an example sentence. [1:15]