When I was a child, I read books. My reading was not indiscriminate. I preferred books that were old and thick and hard. I made vocabulary lists.

Marilynne Robinson
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We all know that reading can really expand our vocabulary and we can learn a lot of new words in the process. Reading is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary. If you have children, try paying attention to them while they are reading their books. There are so many wonderful ways to express themselves with words, and it is truly amazing to see children soak up everything you have to say. A child's love of books will help him/her throughout his/her life.

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