<p>I agree with Marian, but not just so that “he has to get involved in the tedium.” I think that you’ll have an easier time learning the vocabulary by doing it with someone else rather than by yourself. If he’s asking you for the meaning of a word that you don’t know, instead of him just giving you the answer, ask him to use it in a sentence so you can try to figure it out. I think that this process can be very helpful in actually learning new vocabulary, rather than just memorizing words. I don’t know your father, but he may enjoy being part of the process. Maybe it will help your relationship.</p>