text: hoe to improve verbal ability ?   (m)  with some effort you can certainly improve your word skills. reading is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary and can do wonders for your imagination as well!  improve your context skills. because the vast majority of words are learned from context, it helps to pay close attention to how words are used.  make up associations and connections. it also helps to relate new words to words you already know.  crossword puzzles and scrabble can also help. the best way to increase verbal intelligence and develop word skills is practice.