

You need to adapt some learning techniques in order to master these words. Adapting techniques – It is practically impossible to memorize the 3500+ words from the GRE ® Vocabulary.

Talk to your peers in English, and read articles, journals & storybooks. In this way, you may be able to retain these words in your memory and will not forget them as well. Put to practice – Whatever new words you learn on a daily basis, you can make it a practice to use them in your daily lifestyle such as in conversations, over emails or messages.For example, once you know that “mal” is used as a prefix with words that denote something in the negative sense, even if you don’t know the meanings of words like malicious, malevolent and malignant, you can gauge that these too denote something bad or harmful. Learn the Roots – One of the time-tested techniques to learn words is by understanding their roots.Additionally, being able to identify if it’s a noun, verb, adjective or adverb can be more effective. Contextual Understanding – It is imperative that you analyze the context of usage of a particular word.You can revise these words in your idle time and also refer to it during practicing mock questions. Create your own list – Make it a habit to jot down the new words that you learn each day.Use a Thesaurus as well, to check for the usage of those words. Make a conscious effort to look up the meaning of unfamiliar words, their synonyms, and antonyms. Using a Dictionary – While studying, always keep a dictionary handy.® Vocabulary" size="h2_styled" colored="0" uppercase="0" color=" " underline="0" bg_color=" " different_values="0" style_margin_top="0" weight="fw-600"> This book provides a comprehensive verbal and vocabulary builder for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT.
