SAT 4000

<p>The reading section of the SAT is essentially a vocabulary test.  With a few exceptions if you know the word you will probably be able to answer the question correctly.  Thus it is crucial that you improve your vocabulary.  Even if you have a strong vocabulary you will still encounter unfamiliar words on the SAT.</p><p> </p><p>Many students write off questions which contain words they don't recognize.  This is a mistake.  This book introduces numerous techniques that decode unfamiliar words and prod your memory of words you only half-remember.  With these techniques you will often be able to squeeze out enough meaning from an unfamiliar word to answer a question correctly.</p><p> </p><p>Nevertheless don't rely on just these techniques--you must study word lists.  Obviously you cannot attempt to memorize the dictionary and you don't need to.  The SAT tests a surprisingly limited number of words and this book has 4000 prime candidates.  Granted memorizing a list of words is rather dry but it is probably the most effective way of improving your performance on the verbal section.</p><p> </p><p>All the words you need for success on the SAT!</p><p> </p><p>Features:</p><p>* 4000 Words defined</p><p>* Word Analysis section</p><p>* Sentence Completion section</p><p>* 200 Prefixes Roots and Suffixes</p><p>* Concise practical definitions </p>