How to Increase Vocabulary for the GRE
There are millions of words in the English language. Actively learn and remember new words to avoid resorting to those that you already know. Expand your repertoire with fun and interesting ways of introducing new words and mastering their meanings to increase your vocabulary for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Although you won't know the specific questions on the exam until you are sitting in the quiet room watching the minutes tick away, prepare by exposing yourself to the English language in as many ways as possible.
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Spend time with an old friend, a tried-and-true paper dictionary. Open the dictionary daily. Choose a word or words to memorize, and use these "new" words throughout the day.
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Associate new words with familiar things or words you already know. By focusing on the root of the word--the single expression that words come from--you can determine what a word might mean even if you haven't heard it before.
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Order a GRE practice exam or find one at your local library. Take GRE practice exams to familiarize yourself with the structure of the test and the types of questions that might be asked.
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Practice makes perfect. Correct your practice exams, and look up the definitions of any words that you marked incorrectly.
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Practice daily so your mind is ready for the vocabulary part of the exam in much the same way as you need your body to be in strong, running shape for a marathon.
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Tips & Warnings
Set aside some time each day to learn new vocabulary months before the GRE for the best results.
There is no guarantee that the words you learn before the test will actually be on the test. Focus on root words and other associated meanings to broaden the possibility that you will recognize and can define unusual words.
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