Frequently used mnemonics

Here's a list of frequently used mnemonics to help you learn and remember vocabulary:

Acronyms and Acrostics:

ROY G. BIV (colors of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)

PEMDAS (order of operations in math: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction)

Visualization:

Creating mental images related to the word's meaning.

Example: Visualize a giant "cat" made of "diamonds" to remember "catalyst."

Association:

Associating new words with familiar words or concepts.

Example: Relate "gregarious" to "greg" (a person's name), imagining a friendly person named Greg who is sociable.

Rhymes and Songs:

Creating rhymes or songs with the target words.

Example: Sing a rhyme about "stationary" being things that are "still, like a hill."

Chunking:

Breaking a long word into smaller, manageable chunks.

Example: Remember "antidisestablishmentarianism" as "anti-dis-establish-ment-arianism."

Memory Palace/Method of Loci:

Associating words with specific locations in a familiar place.

Example: Place words around your house or along a familiar route.

Keyword Technique:

Finding a keyword within a word that helps you remember its meaning.

Example: Remember "benevolent" by focusing on "bene" meaning "good" or "kind."

Flashcards:

Create flashcards with the word on one side and its definition or an image on the other.

Sentence Creation:

Form sentences using the new word in context to reinforce its meaning.

Example: "The chef used an exquisite blend of spices to create a mouthwatering dish."

Synonyms/Antonyms:

Associate new words with synonyms (words with similar meanings) or antonyms (opposites).

Example: Associate "benevolent" with "kind" or "generous."

Mnemonic Sentences:

Create a sentence using the first letter of each word to remember a list.

Example: "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles" (Mnemonic for the order of planets from the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)

Personal Connection:

Relate new words to your personal experiences, emotions, or interests.

Example: Associate "ephemeral" with the fleeting beauty of a sunset you once witnessed.

Spelling Rules and Patterns:

Memorize spelling rules and patterns to help remember how words are constructed.

Example: "i before e, except after c" for words like "receive" and "believe."

Keyword Method:

Choose a keyword that sounds like the target word and create a memorable mental image linking the two.

Example: Link "rapport" to the keyword "rabbit" and imagine a friendly rabbit building rapport with others.

Storytelling:

Create short stories or anecdotes that incorporate the new word's meaning.

Example: Craft a story involving a "magnanimous" king who generously rewards his subjects.

Remember, the key to effective mnemonic use is to make the associations vivid, creative, and personal to your own experiences and imagination.