* Dictionaries: This is the obvious place! You can find all sorts of long and complicated words in dictionaries.
* Books: Especially those written for older audiences or on specialized topics (like science or law) often use big words.
* Newspapers and Magazines: These often feature articles that use more complex vocabulary.
* Academic Papers and Textbooks: These are written for a specialized audience and use technical language.
* Formal Speeches and Writings: These often use more sophisticated language.
* Crossword Puzzles and Scrabble: These games are full of big and obscure words!
* The internet: While the internet has a lot of casual language, you can also find blogs, websites, and forums dedicated to exploring language, where you'll come across lots of big words.
* Your own vocabulary: Sometimes you can learn a new big word just by hearing it used in conversation or reading!
Remember: It's not about just knowing big words, but about using them appropriately and effectively!