You often (1) come across new words when you read something in a foreign language. You may guess or check the (2) meanings of these words in a dictionary. The level of accuracy that you require and your available time decide your (3) strategy. If you are someone who frequently uses the dictionary, you should remember that every dictionary has its (4) limitations. Each definition has a limited meaning and you can fully understand a word only after you meet it in a (5) variety of contexts. You should also be aware of the risk of using dictionaries that translate meanings from English into your native language and vice versa. So, it is usually much safer to (6) check in an Engish-English dictionary. Moreover, you are not allowed to use a dictionary in most exams. (7) Even if you are allowed to use one, looking up new words is quite time-consuming while exams are always timed. (8) Therefore, it is better to the meanings of unfamiliar words.
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