Originally Posted by Elli

skim and process as you're going. Don't get hung up on words you don't quite understand. If you keep reading, the rest of the paragraph will usually explain enough to get the idea. Most slow readers I've worked with get all stuck on the little things: long words, tough words, or awkward punctuation. Just keep running through and everything will fall into place. If it doesn't, THEN go look up the word or re-read a few times to get the flow going correctly in your head. Don't sweat the petty things.