<p>So i have this problem that every time i try to memorize SAT vocab words i just forget them the second i close the book ! It’s like i never did anything. Got any advice ?</p>
<p>The most frequently recommended ways are to use mnemonic techniques or to use flashcard but I think those strategies are too banal/trite/hackneyed. I’m sure you heard them before and don’t want to hear them again.</p>
<p>However, the method I will recommend to you is kind of more unique (but requires 1-2 friends who can think creatively). Firstly, I recommend you get a list of vocabulary that you want to memorize. Convert them into flash cards with one side being the word and the other side being the definition. Make a bunch of these. </p>
<p>Next, lend (I don’t think you want to give your hardwork away) some of them to a friend who is willing to play the following silly game with you.</p>
<p>The game goes as such:</p>
<p>Each person has their cards in a deck with the words you want to learn facing up and the definition hidden below. You then proceed to make a random sentence with the word you draw. (for example if the word is rudimentary and you do not know what it means. You can just shout out “You are rudimentary” and then flip over the card and justify as best as you can how the word you used fits the sentence you used)(I think that making subtle statements targeted at your friends (BUT ARE NOT INSULTING OR HURTFUL) would be the most fun to use) Your friend then draws a card, make either a defense or attack and then justifies the sentence with the definition. (I would recommend not picking a friend who is easily offended or very offensive to play the game.) </p>
<p>If the game works out well it can turn out like this:
3 player game involve Alan, Bob and Charles.</p>
<p>P.s. It helps to write whether the word is a verb, noun or adjective so that sentences make more sense.</p>
<p>Alan: Laconic (adj); I am more laconic than you are. <em>flips over card: Definition: Brief</em> <em>facepalm initially</em>
Alan: That’s right, I’m more brief than you cause I am don’t spam.
Bob: censure (v); Well, although you are laconic, you censure a lot. <em>Flips over card: Definition: express severe disapproval</em>
Bob: By censure a lot, I mean you censure your actions a lot.
Charles: Staunch (adj); Guess what, I’m more staunch than you both. <em>Flips over card: Definition: Firmly committed</em><em>Proud face</em>
Charles: Haha see, committed to getting awesome adjectives.
Alan: Cantankerous (adj); Charles, why are you so cantankerous… <em>Flips over card: bad-tempered/argumentative</em><em>laughs</em></p>
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<li>I think the above method of ‘attacking/defending’ may not be suitable if you are dealing with a not so mature group and so if you want to craft this method such that it revolves around a fictional story that could be even better.</li>
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<p>Same people:</p>
<p>Alan: Inexorable (adj); John was an inexorable young man. * Flips card: Definition: relentless/inevitable/unavoidable. (of an object)
Alan: Correction: John wan a young man who finds inexorable (inevitable) death scary. </p>
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<li>Note, The second method is more educational and a lot less likely to create friction between your friends though it may not help you remember words as well since it is not as absurd. I STRONGLY Recommend using the second method first and then if it doesn’t work, you can try the first one. Heed my warning though, don’t take the first method too far.</li>
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<p>If you use this method tell me how it goes 
haha</p>
<p>It’s easier to learn and <em>retain</em> vocabulary in context than from a list. </p>
<p>Put down the vocab study book and pick up a difficult text you will enjoy reading. Look up every word you don’t understand in a dictionary. Lather, rinse, repeat.</p>
<p>If you have access to a Kindle, it can really supercharge this process. Any word you use the Kindle to define gets automatically added to a Vocabulary Builder app on your device that will use flashcards to help you review the words. I’m using this feature to build my Spanish vocabulary right now.</p>
<p>p.s. I like the “teasing” game above. Great creative way to build context around the words you are learning.</p>
<p>Skillete, how about connecting the vocab to things you already know and feel strongly about? For each word, try finding a related and memorable picture. </p>
<p>Not many words at this site, but it could get you started and it’s (somewhat) entertaining: satwords.■■■■■■■■■■.</p>