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	The Phrontistery URL: http://phrontistery.info/ ODP description: A site for lovers of obscure and unusual words, featuring a dictionary of rare words, word lists of vocabulary on specific topics, essays and discussions on etymology, vocabulary and language usage. Page title: The Phrontistery: Obscure Words and Vocabulary Resources Page description: English obscure words and etymology resources: online dictionary of weird and unusual words, word lists, technical vocabulary aids, lipograms, and word related essays
	Grandiloquent Dictionary URL: http://www.islandnet.com/~egbird/dict/dict.htm ODP description: A collection of 2000 words which are often omitted from dictionaries, and are in danger of being eliminated from the English language.
	A Word A Day - Today's Word URL: http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html ODP description: Audio clip, definition, and example usage. Page title: A.Word.A.Day -- omnifarious
	International House of Logorrhea URL: http://phrontistery.info/ihlstart.html ODP description: An online dictionary of obscure and unusual words and obsolete terms to help enhance vocabulary; over 15,500 English words with brief definitions. Page title: Free Online Dictionary of Unusual and Weird Words: International House of Logorrhea
	Vocab Vitamins URL: http://www.vocabvitamins.com/ ODP description: Introduces an uncommon word or phrase each day, along with a definition. Includes archives, and a daily email service. Page title: Vocab Vitamins - Vocabulary supplements, including the word of the day mailing list, MyWordaDay, packed with great words for writers, speakers, test preppers, the verbally inclined -- and their admirers. Page description: Simple and thoughtful tools to expand your vocabulary for effective communication in the English language. For writers, readers, those with an urgent need for test preparation (SAT, GRE, and any exam with a verbal component), and everyday people with a penchant for delivering the full range of their thoughts to the world around them.
	Exploring Words URL: http://www.wordexplorations.com/ ODP description: Another advanced English-vocabulary program for long-distance learners of all ages, everywhere. Page title: Access and explore English vocabulary words from Latin Greek sources Page description: Exploring the meanings of English words from Latin and Greek sources, organized in thematic word units with cross reference searches.
	Commonly Misspelled Words in English URL: http://www.esldesk.com/esl-quizzes/misspelled-words/misspelled-words.htm ODP description: Select a reference source and click on any word in a list to get a definition, pronunciation or translation of that word to your language. Take a quiz on spelling. Page description: Vocabulary. List of Most Commonly Misspelled Words
	Vocabulary Activities for Standardized Tests URL: http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/vocabulary/ ODP description: Interactive activities on word lists based on themes. Page title: Vocabulary Test Activities : History Vocabulary , Science Vocabulary , People Vocabulary for GRE & SAT Test Preparation
	English Words from Chinese URL: http://spotlightongames.com/quote/chinesewords.html ODP description: English words which have come into the language from Chinese.
	Heenan's Universal Dictionary URL: http://www.wordskit.com/words/ ODP description: A collection of weird and wonderful words and their alternate meanings; sources, too, where available. Page title: Heenan's Universal Dictionary - Home Page
	Daily Vocabulary Test URL: http://www.zdaily.com/vocabulary.htm ODP description: A new short three question multiple choice quiz every day to test your vocabulary knowledge. Page title: Vocabulary Test + Free Crossword Puzzle Daily Page description: Try today's vocabulary quiz and today's free crossword puzzle. Also onsite are daily love poems/poetry/quotes and Daily IQ-test.
	WordGenie URL: http://wordgenie.hypermart.net/ ODP description: An electronic vocabulary enhancement system that runs as a screen saver on your PC computer.
	Word of the Year URL: http://reference.aol.com/nowyouknow/word-of-the-year ODP description: Find out which word Merriam-Webster named the word of the year and click through their list of most popular words. Page title: Word of the Year - AOL Research & Learn Page description: Find out the Word of the Year for 2006
	Dave's Choice Words URL: http://www.davidfisco.com/dcwindex.php ODP description: Dave's Choice Words are fun, free vocabulary building exercises. Page title: PAGE MOVED
	VocabularyMail.com URL: http://vocabularymail.com/ ODP description: A free daily email broadcast of one to three words, their definitions, and explanations and examples of how to use them effectively in your speech and writing. Page title: English Vocabulary - Improve Your Spelling & Grammar Skills