Vocabulary Building

Use one of these to avoid using and repeating basic, less descriptive words. 


http://thesaurus.com/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/

Academic Vocabulary Practice

Use this website to enhance your knowledge and use of academic English vocabulary.    The lists are organized in order of frequency so Sublist 1 has the most common words.  Try to use a few new words every time you write!  http://www.academicvocabularyexercises.com/