Q: What is the
BIGGEST word you've seen used in a book lately - that made you stop and look it
up? Might as well leave the definition & book too.
Unfortunately, I can't remember any words that I've looked up lately. Usually, I'll just try to use the context to figure out what it means. But, the point I really want to make is every time I don't know a word in a printed book, I WISH I was reading it on my Kindle! That's truly one of my favorite features of my Kindle. Love the dictionary. It's so easy, and you don't lose the flow of the book.
Secondly, I LOVE when a book uses words I don't know! I consider myself to have an extensive vocabulary, so if a YA book uses words I'm unfamiliar with, I love it.
I hope you all enjoy your weekend. Please let me know where you've posted your answers, so I can improve my vocabulary!
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Kindles are awesome aren't they?? And I read mostly YA so haven't had too much of a problem :-)
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Yep! I love the dictionary feature of the Kindle a lot too! :)
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Yay modern technology! If I'm not reading a book on the Kindle, then I usually have my phone and my trusty Dictionary.com app ready to roll.
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I just got my new iPhone - my first "smart" phone - that's a great tip. I can't wait to use it. Thanks.
DeleteYeah I know the feeling. I had to use the memory in my dictionary.com app to answer. :D New follower via GFC. My FFs are at Musings on Fantasia and LKHill. Happy Friday! :D
ReplyDeleteI felt much the same. I wonder if it's a teacher/librarian thing?
ReplyDeleteI am used to using my kindle to look up words! It has happened once or twice where I was just about to press a word in my paperback so the definition would come up... :)
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ReplyDeleteYes I love of the dictionary and you're right about the not losing the flow.
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I agree with all of your comments. Context is always first for me and then I'll look something up if I can't figure it out. I love the Kindle dictionary. Also, I haven't tried it yet, but Bluefire Reader updated with a way to look up words too.
ReplyDeleteThe dictionary feature is one of the many reasons why I really want a Kindle!
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