Vocabulary Lists

Vocab Vitamins - Introduces an uncommon word or phrase each day, along with a definition. Includes archives, and a daily email service.
http://www.vocabvitamins.com/

English Words from Chinese - English words which have come into the language from Chinese.
http://spotlightongames.com/quote/chinesewords.html

The Phrontistery - 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.
http://phrontistery.info/

A Word A Day - Today's Word - Audio clip, definition, and example usage.
http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html

Heenan's Universal Dictionary - A collection of weird and wonderful words and their alternate meanings; sources, too, where available.
http://www.wordskit.com/words/

Exploring Words - Another advanced English-vocabulary program for long-distance learners of all ages, everywhere.
http://www.wordexplorations.com/

Dave's Choice Words - Dave's Choice Words are fun, free vocabulary building exercises.
http://www.davidfisco.com/dcwindex.php

Vocabulary Activities for Standardized Tests - Interactive activities on word lists based on themes.
http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/vocabulary/

WordGenie - An electronic vocabulary enhancement system that runs as a screen saver on your PC computer.
http://wordgenie.hypermart.net/

VocabularyMail.com - 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.
http://vocabularymail.com/

Daily Vocabulary Test - A new short three question multiple choice quiz every day to test your vocabulary knowledge.
http://www.zdaily.com/vocabulary.htm

Word of the Year - Find out which word Merriam-Webster named the word of the year and click through their list of most popular words.
http://reference.aol.com/nowyouknow/word-of-the-year

Commonly Misspelled Words in English - 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.
http://www.esldesk.com/esl-quizzes/misspelled-words/misspelled-words.htm

International House of Logorrhea - An online dictionary of obscure and unusual words and obsolete terms to help enhance vocabulary; over 15,500 English words with brief definitions.
http://phrontistery.info/ihlstart.html

Grandiloquent Dictionary - A collection of 2000 words which are often omitted from dictionaries, and are in danger of being eliminated from the English language.
http://www.islandnet.com/~egbird/dict/dict.htm