Did you know that there are more funy way of using dictionary? more than looking new vocabulary, definition or even spelling. Todd Walton and Mindy Toomay on their book suggest us to explore its multiple meanings and uses.
Here I will only describe one of it, what so called "the random word". Simply you can start it by open your dictionary at random, then without looking, bring the tip of your finger down on the page. Then continue by reading all the definitions for the word your finger landed on. If you find any unfamiliar words in these definitions, look them up too. Finaly you can begin a session of free writing with a sentence containing the word you choose. To make it more challenging, you can randomly select seven words in this way and use them all as a letter to a friend...
Dare to try?
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