Week 2, Day 1: Chapter 8 - Vocabulary Basics

 

Chapter 8

Remember that studying vocabulary will be useful beyond this test. Further, the more words you recognize, the more correct answers you are likely to get. Expand your vocabulary as much as possible while recognizing that we all have limits.

 

Tips:

·       Use the dictionary as much as possible: check pronunciation, part of speech, and multiple meanings, including archaic meanings; if possible, look at the etymology and related words as well

·       READ

·       Rephrase the definitions when writing your flash cards

·       Develop your own memory tools (mnemonic devices)

·       Keep a vocabulary journal

·       Flash cards!

·       Use new words multiple times when you learn them

·       Learn roots & affixes

·       Key words to study in this chapter given in groups of ~75 each.

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