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1 GRE VERBAL REASONING VOCABULARY BUILDING

2 Vocabulary Building - Strategies
Flashcards: Record & define unfamiliar words Vocabulary Journal: Record & define unfamiliar words Word Groups: Create word groups by general meaning GRE does not test whether or not you know exact meaning Parts of Speech: Know nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs Synonyms & Antonyms: Create list of synonyms & antonyms Relate unknown words to known words Greek and Latin Roots: Circum, contra, etc. Sentences: Use unfamiliar words in sentences Words in Context: Read journal articles and books in your field

3 Vocabulary Building - Tips
Many common GRE words can be found in book & online resources GRE vocabulary words usually prefixed and suffixed words derived from Greek or Latin Example: Contra = against (contraindicate, contradict, contraband) GRE tests your understanding of words in context; therefore, you will always be able to deduce correct answers from contextual clues. Remember: Words can have more than one meaning and function as more than one part of speech

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