Choose a notebook or digital app dedicated to vocabulary
Divide entries by topic, source, or alphabet
Write each new word clearly
Include the word’s part of speech
Add a simple definition in your own words
Write one or two example sentences
Note pronunciation if needed
Add synonyms and antonyms
Record the word’s origin or related word family if useful
Highlight difficult or important words
Review entries regularly
Revisit old words in spaced intervals
Test yourself by covering definitions and recalling meanings
Use the words in speaking and writing
Add new words consistently
Keep entries neat and easy to search
Mark words you have mastered
Move rarely used words to a review section
Update meanings or notes when you learn more