Playing word games makes new vocabulary stick because you actively recall words...

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Playing word games makes new vocabulary stick because you actively recall words in fun, meaningful ways. For example, using "respawn" in a game helps you remember it better by seeing how it fits in context and getting quick feedback when you use it right