GRE Vocabulary Webinar: September 9, 2020

MyGuru's Director of Online Tutoring demonstrates how to study for the vocabulary portion of the GRE. 

GRE Verbal Overview

  • 50% vocabulary, 50% reading comprehension

General Vocabulary Rigor Recommendation 

Daily study of 15+ words

  • Morning: Study new words for the day
  • Afternoon: Review that day's new words
  • Evening: Review all active words

Weekly review of vocabulary study 

  • Review all active words for the week 
  • Retire active words that you are certain of 

Monthly review of vocabulary study

  • Review all completed words to that point to confirm retention

*Prioritize words you 'kinda' know & question words from practice drills or exams immediately for addition*

*Randomize review, don't alphabetize*

Vocabulary Review Content Needs

  • Flashcards or preferred web app 
    • 1) definition that is clear, concise, and include secondary definition if required (e.g. flag)
    • 2) include synonyms, not sentences
    • 3) Roots & affixes

Possible Vocabulary Resources

  • Flashcards: Prefer self-creation, pre-created okay if they include or can be altered to include the three points above 
    • Princeton Review, Manhattan Prep, Barron's 
  • Phone Apps: Brainscape, Galvanize Vocab Builder, Magoosh Vocab Flashcards

 

***Daily study and repetition is essential!***

 

If you have additional questions regarding the information in this webinar or GRE/GMAT prep, please reach out to us at info@myguruedge.com. 

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