Essential Words for the GRE, 4th Edition (Barron's Essential Words for the GRE)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (650 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1438007493 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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From 1978 until 2001 he taught English for the Singapore Ministry of Education at the junior college level. Philip Geer lives in Singapore where he directs Mentaurs, an educational consultancy that prepares students for the SAT, GRE, and other standardized tests.
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From the Inside FlapTable Of Contents: Introduction: Mastering Advanced Vocabulary For The GRE Pretest Suggested Study Plans 300 High-Frequency GRE Words Essential Words For The GRE Review: 300 High-Frequency Word Roots Review: Essential Words For The GRE 300 High-Frequency Word Roots Common Suffixes Posttest Answer Keys Essential Words For The Gre Root Roundup Root Roundup Review Index
An extensive working vocabulary is a prerequisite for test-taking success on the Graduate Record Exam. Words are used in different contexts to familiarize test takers with their many variations. The book concludes with a post-test to assess progress. Answers are provided for all exercises and for all questions in the pre- and post-test.. This book presents 800 graduate-level words with definitions that frequently appear on the exam. The book's additional features include a pre-test that helps to diagnose weaknesses, a lengthy word list with extensive practice exercises, and a chapter that discusses and analyzes essential word roots