Vocabulary from Classical Roots: Ideal for Standardized Tests - Paperback

by Justin J (Author)

Learn Hundreds of Standardized Test (SSAT/ISEE/COOP/ASVAB/GRE....) Vocabulary words Quickly with roots

*Learn important Greek and Latin roots and vocabulary words derived from these.
*Get to really know the words, acquire and internalize vocabulary for use and not to simply memorize a word list.
*Consolidate your learning with the help of varied and interesting exercises.

You will learn not just new vocabulary words, but will also;
-Know the dictionary definition (denotation) and associations of the word (connotation).
-Understand the chain of reasoning between the classical root(s) and modern English usage.
-Know how to spell and pronounce the words that originate from these roots.
-Know the part of speech, e.g. noun, verb or adjective.
-Know how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
-Know which words it does, or does not collocate with.

Organization of the Book
-This book contains ten units each comprising two lessons, A and B. These focus on roots used in the expression of core concepts and general functions in English.
-It also includes answers to exercises and a word list.
-Unlike many other vocabulary books, roots and derived words are not chosen at random. Each unit, and each lesson has a topic. These should help you remember the new words and use them in context.
-Each root or group of related roots has a separate page.
-There are 5 target words per page for each root or group of related roots.
-Each lesson ends with points to note about the usage of roots.
-Each unit concludes with 3 exercises designed to practise the vocabulary from both lessons and the points noted.
-There are consolidation activities after every 5 units.
-Where possible target words have been recycled in definitions and examples in subsequent units. Words so recycled are shown in bold. Use the word list in Section C to find the original reference.