GRE Vocabulary Categorization Quick Memorization Analogies and Antonyms - Frequently Tested Semantic Groups

Author: Zhang Hua, Wu Yan
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The concept of this book: In the Verbal section of the GRE, reading requires solid fundamentals as well as strong reading skills and techniques, along with a proficient command of GRE vocabulary. There are rarely shortcuts; however, analogies and antonyms require less time but account for a significant portion of the score. Therefore, to achieve substantial improvement in a short period, it is advisable to start with vocabulary to enhance the speed and accuracy of analogies and antonyms. This book organically integrates the clusters of meaning, test-taking methods, and questions of all GRE vocabulary in a categorized form. All the vocabulary is derived from actual test questions, analyzed, organized, and reasonably classified based on the examination methods and trends of the GRE to strengthen memory. After clarifying the structure of this book, you can appreciate its features and usage methods as follows:
(1) Most of the vocabulary in this book is derived from the complete North American tests published by Princeton from 1984 to 1996 (including all authentic practice tests numbered 2-9) as well as domestic authentic tests from 1990 to 1999. The vocabulary is annotated according to the frequently tested meanings in the GRE.
(2) This is the only GRE vocabulary book in China that organically integrates all GRE vocabulary clusters, test-taking methods, and questions in a categorized form.
(3) The chapter of this book is the total classification of GRE vocabulary, containing approximately 7,100 words, which can be used by GRE candidates for learning and memorizing words. Through this chapter, you can remember all frequently tested GRE words with the same Chinese meaning, allowing you to associate related vocabulary when you encounter a word and achieve flexible application of vocabulary.
(4) The score in analogies and antonyms determines your performance in the Verbal section. To solve each question quickly, you must not only understand the word meanings but also be familiar with the corresponding relationships (i.e., the relationships in antonyms and the analogies in analogies). In view of this, I have meticulously analyzed and organized all the authentic test questions and their vocabulary, and reasonably classified them. I have also counted and organized the 272 frequently tested antonym clusters in all the questions, forming the third chapter of this book.
(5) This book lists the main antonym and analogy questions from the new tests between 1996 and 1999, allowing candidates to identify and grasp the direction of the GRE vocabulary examination. Moreover, in Chapter 4, I have provided annotations on certain analogy relationships and the solutions to analogy questions, which can effectively help you solve GRE analogy questions.
(6) This book is not only highly beneficial for GRE candidates but can also be used by other English learners to memorize and expand their vocabulary.