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Larry Krieger is a renowned author and educator whose books and workshops have helped thousands of students achieve outstanding scores on the SAT. Larry has long recognized that students do not need to memorize dictionary-like lists of vocabulary words. As the author of the first three editions of the Direct Hits vocabulary books Larry pioneered the technique of using pop culture to illustrate difficult SAT words. The Essential 500 Words takes Larry's innovative techniques to a new level. Larry provides students with a variety of illustrative examples that include pop culture, student anecdotes, and Insider tips drawn from actual test examples. In addition, Larry also shows students how to use their vocabulary to answer both sentence completion and passage-based questions. The result is a unique book that will help students achieve high critical reading scores.Here is a brief summary of The Essential 500 Words' key features:47 chapters devoted to defining and illustrating SAT vocabulary words6 chapters devoted to answering sentence completion questions6 chapters devoted to answering passage-based questionsAn Appendix that contains the Top 30 SAT roots
The SAT Dictionary of One-Word Definitions offers concise, one-word definitions, not confusing and frustrating puzzles! And all listed words are those most often used in high school and college communication! Handy reference for readers, writers and speakers.
If you are preparing to take the SAT then you need this book! Over 700 words are included. The book is formatted with words on one page and definitions on the next, so you can test if you know the definition before actually seeing it.
THE BEST PRACTICE PLUS COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES FOR HIGHER SCORES ON THE SAT For more than 30 years, Dr. Gary Gruber has been the leading authority on the SAT and test preparation. Now, the Gruber Method delves deeper into SAT prep, providing in-depth analysis and strategies most useful for improving critical thinking skills and test scores. THE WORD POWER YOU NEED TO BOOST YOUR SCORE If you could only do one thing to study forthe SAT, nothing would prepare you better than unlocking a powerful vocabulary. Once you've mastered the words you need to know, you'll see the test in a whole new light, with questions becoming easier to tackle and answers leaping off the page. Gruber's SAT Word Master is the best guide you can use-with the proven Gruber Method to give you the best vocabulary skills to ace the test. THE WORDS YOU'RE MOST LIKELY TO SEE ON THE SAT More than 2,300 SAT words-the most of any guide! Prefixes, roots, and suffixes that decode more than 200,000 words Exclusive expert tips on spotting clues and patterns Using the words you know to unlock the words you don't Practice tests that show you exactly the strategies you need to master
The objective of the Common Sense SAT Workbook is simple: To help as many students as possible improve their SAT scores (Reading, Writing, Math) as much as possible. To achieve this end, the following means are provided: For each subject, a concise synopsis of test-taking techniques to help answer more questions correctly; for Reading, a basic study of Latin prefixes, roots and suffixes to improve vocabulary; for Writing, a complete English primer to learn or review the rules of grammar; and for Math, also a complete primer to learn or review all the skills and operations required for the test. For Writing and Math, each rule, skill or operation is defined, exemplified, proceeded by a set of ten related problems, then cross-referenced against the ten tests within the Official SAT Study Guide(TM) Second Edition, the only available source for real SAT's. Summarily, if a student makes an effort as well as learns from his or her mistakes -- a cornerstone to any good education -- then his or her SAT scores will naturally and significantly increase.
An expert's proven method to help you ace the vocabulary section of the SAT With the vocabulary section of the SAT slated to become even more challenging in 2005, you need more help than ever before to score well on these high-stakes exams. McGraw-Hill's 400 Essential SAT Words provides a targeted study program guaranteed to exponentially increase your command of the 400 vocabulary words most often tested on the SAT. Providing a complete introduction to the newly revised SAT vocabulary section, this integrated study guide features: Chapters on how to identify synonyms and paraphrase sentences, roots, prefixes, and suffixes Simulated verbal reasoning exercises for the new SAT I Theme "cluster" groupings to help reinforce usage ability and understanding Memory tips and techniques to reinforce retention Drills and exercises after every word cluster and story
Imagine having over 1,450 SAT vocabulary words AND a dictionary - all at the tip of your fingertips! We've brilliantly combined over 1,450 SAT words into word search games - 20 at a time, with their definitions on the opposite page. What a fun and useful tool to help you succeed! We made learning whether it be for the SAT or to enhance your knowledge fun!
