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Vocab Recall Crossword 1.19
A crossword puzzle game for strengtheningvocabulary recall.Recognition and understanding of vocabulary often far surpassesrecall of vocabulary due to the disparity between the frequency atwhich words are heard or read vs. personally used in conversation.This often leads to frustrating pauses in speech as one searchesfor the precise word to express what one is communicating.This game takes the form of a crossword puzzle, with dictionaryentries as clues. The emphasis is not on trying to stump theplayer, but on providing practice recalling words so it will becomeeasier during natural conversation. A limited number of extra hintsare available per game for those last few words that are difficultto get.Definitions are provided by American Heritage® Dictionary,Wiktionary, The Century Dictionary, and the GNU version of theCollaborative International Dictionary of English, supplied viaWordnik. When the word or a portion of the word is included in thedefinition, asterisks are substituted in place of the word.Examples of words include propensity, perpetuate, propagate,designate, legacy, blemish, exacerbate, infiltrate, prolong,endorse, advocate, traipse, and reconvene. Over 4800 more just likethese are used to dynamically create a nearly endless number ofpuzzles.This game may be played offline. However, playing with an activenetwork connection will provide a greater variety of words.
