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Words for Smart Test Takers 2nd Edition (Academic Test Preparation Series) [Paperback]

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Peterson's; 2 edition (September 21, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0768907152
ISBN-13: 978-0768907155
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Work By The Author, February 7, 2006

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I used this book for the preparation of the verbal section of the GRE. To my suprise, I found it to be much better than other vocab books. This book actually got me interested in learning new words, something I thought would never happen. The presentation and organization style of the author makes it easier to fix the words in memory. I encountered a fair number of words in this book on the GRE exam. Overall I liked this book a lot and I give it five stars. Well deserved kudos to the author. Highly recommended to any one who wants to enrich their vocabulary (and not just to the ones that are preparing for GRE/SAT).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great investment, July 18, 2003

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I purchased a number of study guides to prepare myself for the SAT and this is the only one I found truly useful. Now, as I prepare for the GRE this book is my savior! Believe it or not, these words REALLY DO appear on the exam, and they're also great for boosting up your vocab permanently. Use them to impress your friends or in your papers to dazzle your teachers. Just don't get carried away or you'll sound pompous (at best), incomprehensible (at worst).

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good preparation, August 25, 2005

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Organized in a thoughtful, and comprehensive way. Avoids the typical pendantic nature of most GRE books. One problem: I noticed several typos in the definitions, and while this does not impact the actual words, it is somewhat frustrating to use a book on "words" containing typos. Nonetheless, it is an invaluable aid for preparing for the GRE's.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for Honors English
My HS student takes Honors English and a big portion of his grade is ACT vocabulary. After reviewing the words one night, he aced the test.

Published 3 months ago by D. A. Little

4.0 out of 5 stars Great way to increase your vocabulary!
This book saved me from using these hideous note cards which I had learned to hate in my high-school days! This is much better than anything else I've used to learn new words!

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Published on October 3, 2007 by C. CHO

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but multiple typos
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Published on September 9, 2007 by N. A. Crawford

5.0 out of 5 stars Words for Smart Test Takers 2nd Edition (Academic Test Preparation Series)
A giant step in the right direction for MAT, SAT, GRE and overall knowledge.

Published on February 8, 2007 by N. Sherman

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Vocab Guide for GRE!
Many of the words I saw on the GRE test were in the words lists at the beginning on this book: 99 Words for Smart Test Takers and their GRE word list. Read more

Published on January 15, 2007 by K. Orleans

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but useful with other electronic devices
Vocabulary is indeed quite important to get a good score. What helped me the most, as a supplement to this book, was a cell-phone based wordlist by applimobile.com.

Published on May 25, 2006 by Inderjeet Singh

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for test prep
This was by far the most useful vocabulary book I found while studying for the GRE.

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