SAT Vocabulary For Dummies

Great book for SATs for foreigners like us. My daughter wanted to go to college in the USA and this book helper her.

Suzee Vlk really makes learning SAT vocabulary fun. She continuously makes the usually boring procedure of memorizing vocabulary into an entertaining process. Let me break down some pros and cons for youPros- Entertaining. It's far from giving you a word list.- The words are grouped. I think that this is the BEST way to learn SAT vocabulary. Remembering that stubborn is the same as headstrong and recalcitrant just gave you 2 new words for the price of one. Linking words together by groups is a very effective way of learning- Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, WITH FULL EXPLANATIONS, not just the answers. You'll never have to look up the answer to a question b/c there's the explanation.- The vocabulary-in-context stories are not too interesting, but very helpful for learning vocabulary. If you encounter a new word in your reading, and it is defined, when you see the word again, you'll recall you reading, helping you remember the definition- Several practice tests with full explanations are given- Has a section devoted to roots, suffixes, prefixes- Interesting little blurbs of vocabulary appear everything; one particular section was about words that sound dirty...- Example sentences are very helpful. They really allow you to grasp the meaning of a word and when to use it.- Keeps you laughing with her "funny" jokes.- VERY USER FRIENDLY!Cons- I wish there were more words! Haha- Not really much to say... GREAT BOOK!Buy this book! You won't regret it!Way to go Suzee!

This book is awesome if you're studying for the SAT's. I bought this book along with the SAT for dummies and the SAT book (The big light blue one) They all definitely help me with studying for the SAT's and give great examples of tests! I love this book!

As an SAT tutor, I own nearly all SAT books, especially those that aim to boost vocabulary. This book is particularly useful for students who come into the test with only average or below average vocabulary. It tries to be cute or at least not intimidating, and the words are just right. If I could make one change to this book, I would put it into a smaller book to make it easier to transport and use during free moments, like long bus rides, substitute teachers, and while waiting for your favorite show to come on.

The idea behind this book is good -- clever ways to learn and remember vocabulary words. However, there is far too much emphasis on adjectives and not enough on verbs or other parts of speech. It makes a good supplement, but students should use a more thorough SAT word list.