Memorization Methods and Why They Work

Question 1

A grid

Answer 1

noun
A pattern made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other
* NYC streets were planned using a grid pattern.
* Farmers often plant crops using a grid system.

Question 2

Store

Answer 2

verb
To keep things for use in the future
* We are storing all our customers’ data on external drives.
* I’ve been storing these files in case we need them.

Question 3

At a moment’s notice

Answer 3

phrase
Ready or available immediately when needed
* We can provide you with that product at a moment’s notice.
* All that information is available to our customers at a moment’s notice.

Question 4

A scientific term

Answer 4

noun
A word or phrase used in science to describe something in a specific way
* They are using many scientific terms I do not understand.
* Using scientific terms are sometimes necessary.

Question 5

Neurons

Answer 5

noun
A cell that sends and receives messages within the brain
* This treatment will promote the growth of new neurons.
* Neurons tend to decrease with age.

Question 6

Strengthen

Answer 6

verb
To make something stronger and more effective
* We are using these tools to strengthen our IT security.
* They are trying to strengthen their financial position.

Question 7

Recall

Answer 7

verb
To bring a memory of the past into your mind
* It’s hard to recall everyone’s names I met at the event.
* As I recall, I still owe you some money.

Question 8

Apply (something)

Answer 8

verb
To use a method or idea in a specific situation
* You can apply your previous knowledge to your new job.
* We will apply these new regulations to all staff members.

Question 9

Comprehend

Answer 9

verb
To understand something completely
* I cannot comprehend why he did that!
* It’s hard to comprehend the scale of the problem.

Question 10

A math formula

Answer 10

noun
A rule or fact written in mathematical symbols
* Engineers often need to use specific math formulas.
* The Pythagorean theorem is a well-known math formula.

Question 11

Vocab

Answer 11

noun
Vocabulary - all the words that exist in a particular language
* I’m trying to improve my vocab by reading more.
* He is studying a lot of new English vocab every day.

Question 12

Chunking

Answer 12

noun
Remembering information by separating it into smaller groups
* Many people use a ‘chunking’ strategy when studying.
* I’m using chunking to memorize all these phone numbers.

Question 13

Digits

Answer 13

noun
Any of the numbers 0 to 9
* Most cellphone numbers in Japan have 11 digits.
* Your password needs to contain at least two digits.

Question 14

Intimidating

Answer 14

adjective
If something makes someone feel nervous or scared
* That job interview was pretty intimidating.
* They received some intimidating questions from the media.

Question 15

Categorize

Answer 15

verb
To put things into groups with the same features
* We need to categorize our emails in terms of importance.
* They have categorized their products into four categories.

Question 16

Visualize

Answer 16

verb
To form a picture of something in your mind
* I’m trying to visualize this new concept.
* Try to visualize yourself achieving your goals.

Question 17

Accompany

Answer 17

verb
Something goes along with something else
* Anxiety usually accompanies job interviews.
* I like having jazz music accompanying my dinner.

Question 18

Verbally

Answer 18

adverb
Relating to spoken words using language
* He apologized verbally for his mistake.
* I will provide feedback verbally to you at the end of the event.

Question 19

The odds

Answer 19

noun
The chances of something happening
* The odds of us having a long vacation is pretty slim.
* The odds are that they will not call us back.

Question 20

Commit to memory

Answer 20

verbal phrase
To learn something so that one remembers it perfectly
* I’m trying to commit everything she said to memory.
* It’s tough committing all this information to memory.

Question 21

Psychologist

Answer 21

noun
Someone who studies human behavior & providing therapy to address psychological issues
* It takes many years of study to become a psychologist.
* I think you need to see a psychologist…

Question 22

Encode

Answer 22

verb
To change information in a way that makes it easier to be stored in one’s memory
* I’m trying to encode all this new information.
* It was pretty easy to encode what I studied.

Question 23

“Like magic”

Answer 23

phrase
Extremely effective
* The new software we installed works like magic!
* Following those instructions really worked like magic.

Question 24

Put time in

Answer 24

verbal phrase
To spend a lot of time doing something
* We have put a lot of time and effort into this project.
* You’ll need to put some time in if you want to have the weekend free.