--GRE Vocabulary Breakthrough

Author: Xiao Jingbo
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The main characteristics of this book are as follows:
1. Comprehensive Vocabulary Coverage
To meet the extensive vocabulary requirements of the new GRE, this book strives for comprehensiveness in its word selection. It meticulously selects all the important category, analogy, and reading words that have appeared in GRE past papers up to September 2002. With its vast number and up-to-date content, it surpasses all other major GRE vocabulary books to date.
2. Categorized Arrangement with Emphasis
Following the principle of "prioritizing the essential and ensuring the complete," the compilers of this book categorize the words into sections such as introductory, core, and rare vocabulary based on their importance. This allows readers of different levels to selectively and focus on memorizing words, greatly improving learning efficiency.
3. Authentic Practice for Effective Memorization
Using authentic practice to aid memorization is one of the effective methods to master GRE vocabulary. Experienced test-takers know that memorizing words in the context of real exam questions is far more efficient than isolated memorization, and the reason is straightforward.
4. Sufficient Simulation Practice for Enhanced Preparation
We have included 10 sections of simulation practice from April 1997 to April 1999. Unlike the core analogies in the main text, these analogies are provided as supplementary material at the end of the book. This avoids overwhelming readers and ensures a smoother and more complete preparation process.
5. Precise Explanations Focused on Exam Points
Many word explanations often contain seven or eight definitions. However, one characteristic of the GRE exam is that it tests specific meanings of words, usually focusing on one or two key definitions. The Chinese explanations in this book are tailored to the exam's focus, making it easier for readers to associate them with actual exam questions.
6. Clever Mnemonics for Instant Recall
Another highlight of this book is the provision of numerous clever mnemonic techniques, enabling many words to be memorized instantly.
7. Advanced Category-Analogy Practice
This book can also serve as a supplementary guide for improving GRE category-analogy skills. By memorizing the analogies in this book, readers can comprehensively grasp the problem-solving strategies for analogy questions.
8. English Annotations and Group Memorization
The English explanations in this book are based on authoritative dictionaries and word lists such as The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, New World Thesaurus, The American Heritage Dictionary, and Barron’s Word List.
9. Interactive Online Learning with Free Classroom Access
A revolutionary feature of this book is its complete realization of interactivity.