Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Dictionary: A Fun and Effective Way to Learn 1,000 of the Most Frequently Tested SAT Words

by Kaplan Test Prep

A compact vocabulary-building aid for students preparing for the SAT exam features one thousand words that frequently appear on the SAT, along with helpful definitions, sample sentences, mnemonic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419597116
• ISBN13: 9781419597114
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Interesting and instructional at the same time

Probably the primary reason that something is easy to learn is because it's interesting. Spelling and vocabulary building are usually not among those that arouse interest; however, this book makes these topics interesting for the student by creating amusing word-use sentences that involve teen-think. My daughter really likes using it for her weekly (homeschooled) vocabulary lessons.

Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Dictionary

The best way to learn vocabulary is through reading. There comes a point in studying for the SAT; wherein, a volume like this one would be helpful. This text has typical words and their usage set forth in an easy-to-read format. It's important to have comprehensive definitions and sentences because memorizing vocabulary for the SAT exam would be pointless. Sample words are: o abrasive o accentuate o alacrity o ascetic o benign o cacophony o cadence etc. This dictionary would be invaluable in order to assist in mastering the diction requisite for success on this exam.

funny

some characters ar e weird but I liked reading about them. read the whole book. now i'm going back to learn the SAT words.

Definitely a Score Booster!

SAT Dictionary. This is the easiest and most efficient way to learn vocabulary words on the New SAT. Its way better to learn the vocabulary words than those enormous phonebook-sized SAT preps. I carried the Dictionary in my pocket almost all the time. When ever I had my spare moments, I flipped a page and Bam! (I'm learning new words.) Flashcards do not have the time-saving ability that this versatile SAT Dictionary offers. Furthermore, the characters depicted in the book are very intriguing. My favorite characters are Josh and Timmy. The sentences involving them made me laugh a few times and helped me retain words through laughter. Paul is pretty cool too. You'll meet them once you buy the book :). In addition, I took the January 28th SAT test. In the 19 sentence completions of the test, I saw many vocabulary words that were on the Dictionary. For example: prosaic, ambivalence,tenacious,voracious, facile, and vociferous to name a few. The rest of the vocabulary words which I saw were also on the Dictionary but I could not retain their full meaning because I (procrastinated) and failed to remember a high percentage of words. Don't procrastinate! If you have at least 3 months until the test. As an experienced SAT taker, my word of advice is: study NOW. Sacrifice video games,TV,Chess,Runescape and all your time-consuming activities for the SAT. Because those months will go flying, time will go so fast that you won't even realize that have you a few weeks left. Also remember: if you have achieved to learn all or at least a high percentage of these 1,000 most frequently tested SAT words. Give yourself 200+ on the Critical Reading Section. The 19 sentence completions are about 200-260 points.

Not your typical SAT prep book

I like this dictionary. Some of the sentences are actually funny and reading about the freaks at Anytown makes studying for the SAT almost bearable. Much better than boring flash cards.