Words In Context We all have been reading and come across an unfamiliar word. Most times, this 'strange' word is an important part of the writer's message. Would it be possible to use the other words in the passage, words that you do know, to help you understand the 'new' word ? What about writing ? While you are composing a paragraph, you may not be certain of the proper word to write. Would it be possible to use your understanding of the words in your composition to help you select the appropriate word ? Yes; many times you can use the words in a message to figure out the meaning of new words. This talent makes you stronger as both sender of a message and receiver of a message.