Essential Words for the GRE (Barron's Test Prep) - Softcover

Geer, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438007493 ISBN 13: 9781438007496

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2016

Synopsis

An extensive working vocabulary is a prerequisite for test-taking success on the Graduate Record Exam. This book presents 800 graduate-level words with definitions that frequently appear on the exam. Words are used in different contexts to familiarize test takers with their many variations. 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. 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.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Table 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

About the Author:

Philip Geer, Ed.M., has taught English language and literature for more than 30 years, and has also prepared students for various standardized tests of verbal ability. He is the author of "Barron's 6 SAT Practice Tests," "Essential Words for the GRE," "Barron's GRE Verbal Workbook," and "Picture These SAT Words." He is the academic director of Mentaurs, an educational consultancy that prepares students for standardized tests such as the SAT and the GRE. Students who need help with the writing section of the SAT or GRE can contact him at director@mentaurs.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1438007493
• ISBN 13: 9781438007496
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 432