Translations and other useful features for vocabulary.com (unofficial)

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0.6.1
Update
June 10, 2019
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128KiB
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Users
1,000+
Rating
3.90909 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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ContextMenus
ActiveTab
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WebRequest
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*://*.vocabulary.com/
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Vocabulary.com Enhancer Extension

This is an extension that adds useful features to the great vocabulary.com word learning service:

> Show translations in the learning game

Translations automatically show up in the word learning game. Click the language abbreviation to change language.

> Show your examples when practicing a specific list

If you added examples to a list you're practicing, they will show up in the answer section of words.

> Add words from any web page (NOTE: you need to be logged in into vocabulary.com to use this feature)

Select a word on any website, right click, and you'll be able to:
- Start learning the selected word(s)
- Add the word(s) to one of your lists (they will appear in a dropdown menu)
- Add the word(s) to a new list.

The sentence that contains the word will automatically be picked up and listed as an example usage of the word in vocabulary.com. (known bug: this doesn't work everywhere now. Will be fixed in a future version)

> Useful side links

The extension automatically adds links to other dictionaries and services like Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, The Urban Dictionary, GIPHY, YouGlish, Google Images, Wordnik, ... to further understand your words. They appear in the word game answer section and on definition pages.

> Leave a comment if you have a problem or would like to suggest another feature, or send a mail to the gmail account 'thorgalle'

> Note: this extension requires the permission to access all web pages you visit. It is only used to extract sentences around words you select. Source code is available for review at Github: https://github.com/th0rgall/voc-enhancer.

> Disclaimer: I, the developer, am not affiliated with vocabulary.com in any way. The use of this application is at your own risk.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Vocabulary.com Enhancer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Vocabulary.com Enhancer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Vocabulary.com Enhancer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Vocabulary.com Enhancer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension file

Select and download the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Vocabulary.com Enhancer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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popu ghf (ID: 000000dd6d901b6c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/25/2022 It's great! But there're some issues, for example, I was trying to add new word whilst I practise, the website just came back with challenge session instead.

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oldie (ID: 0000006e41f40cc2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/05/2021 Doesn't appear in the context menu

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Tarık (ID: 00000001c39f20a0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/13/2020 Cannot login. If I not login the vocabulary.com, it breaks the site and still seen not login after login process.

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Anouar DK (ID: 000000bc873022f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/24/2019 after installing it didnt't work till i restarted the the browser.. now it work perfectly , thanks !

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Distase (ID: 000000fc9e02775e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/19/2019 Very useful to be able to add words from any page to my vocabulary lists, thank you!