#03 Use Hypernyms to Learn New Words and Make Them "Sticky"

FiveStar Vocabulary Builder. Understand Deeper, Remember Longer, Recall Easier. Use Hypernyms to Learn New Words and Make Them "Sticky" Section 1: Why Learn Hypernyms First? ... In the following sections, we'll show you exactly how to Use Hypernyms to Learn New Words and Make Them "Sticky". Section 2: The Power of Hypernyms — Jack's Story Let's look at a real-world story of how this works. ... Section 3: Use Hypernyms to Learn New Words and Make Them "Sticky" Here is an example to help you use Hypernym + COEI to understand a word more deeply, remember it longer, and recall it more easily. Hummingbirds are incredibly popular and beloved birds in the Americas, and they have a unique ability to fly backwards and hover in mid-air. And here are the top 3 COEIs (Characteristics or Essential Information) of hummingbirds: 1. can fly backwards, 2. can hover in mid-air, 3. have the highest heart rate. Suppose we chose number 3 as our favorite COEI, because hummingbird's heart rate can reach up to 1,200 beats per minute. And here, "bird" is the hypernym, and "have the highest heart rate" is the COEI, and the recall hook question is "What is the name of the bird that has the highest heart rate?" If you forget it, ask your co-worker or the internet, and you'll get it back. Great, let's recap what we learned here: Hypernym + COEI = Faster Recall When you can't remember a word, start with its broader category, and add one key characteristic. Your brain—and the person you're asking or the internet—can often recover the exact word for you.