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tshielad · 2009 July 20th, 06:13 PM

What is the best way to study for vocab? I have Barrons and Big Book but I don't really know the best way to memorize words! I have a horrible memory also!

Thanks!

Dorothee

Luma · 2009 July 20th, 06:21 PM

Study on increment fashion, memorize 30 words (for example) per day, then on the next day revise all the words you have learnt on the previous days. Next start to work out antonyms problems so you learn new vocabulary and their opposites ... I know it's a long road ... but once you catch up, it will be less exhausting.

Good Luck!

-Katherina- · 2009 July 20th, 09:10 PM

That's what I have noticed about my experience - after 5-7 days of memorizing the words the brain gets used to it, so that it becomes easier to remember any number of words want.
Just make sure you revise them, as Luma mentioned.
So don't freak out, you'll get it

Luma · 2009 July 21st, 07:31 AM

Moreover, you don't have to go through the lists alphabetically, this is frustrating specially if you take a look of how many list are left. I used to pick a letter and study one list and move to another letter so I cover words from different letters.

I suggest that you combine the BB and Barron's lists and attack them ... as I said in my previous posts, although I memorized the Barron's 4000 I stopped short when I encountered a non Barron's word which turned at the end to be very easy and common however I didn't know what does it mean

marikit777 · 2009 July 21st, 09:41 AM

Luma, where can I find the Barron's 4000? I'm only using the Barron's Essential Words for the GRE (800 words)...

wetpaint · 2009 July 22nd, 01:37 AM

what do you mean by revising the words? any advice on a good place to find lists of antonyms?

walt526 · 2009 July 22nd, 02:24 AM

The British sometimes use "revise" as a synonym for "review." It's not usually used for that purpose in North America (revise means alter/improve/update).

Luma · 2009 July 22nd, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetpaint

what do you mean by revising the words? any advice on a good place to find lists of antonyms?

I meant make a revision

There's a huge Antonym post (to be honest, I haven't got the chance to go through them) :

Dr Raju's Institute of Graduate Studies Abroad :: View topic - GRE ANTONYMS

Good Luck!

flygirl · 2009 August 10th, 01:46 AM

Flash cards work great, if you have the time to create them.

exp.expo · 2009 August 18th, 08:07 PM

Those suggestions were really great. I started enthusiastically in the beginning but now its depreciating I haven't touched the book for two days not even a word. Can anyone suggest me a best practice to keep motivated throughout the ride.

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2009 July 20th, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Luma that I would be Good ?? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,057	Study on increment fashion, memorize 30 words (for example) per day, then on the next day revise all the words you have learnt on the previous days. Next start to work out antonyms problems so you learn new vocabulary and their opposites ... I know it's a long road ... but once you catch up, it will be less exhausting. Good Luck!

2009 July 20th, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
-Katherina- Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 225	That's what I have noticed about my experience - after 5-7 days of memorizing the words the brain gets used to it, so that it becomes easier to remember any number of words want. Just make sure you revise them, as Luma mentioned. So don't freak out, you'll get it

2009 July 21st, 07:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Luma that I would be Good ?? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,057	Moreover, you don't have to go through the lists alphabetically, this is frustrating specially if you take a look of how many list are left. I used to pick a letter and study one list and move to another letter so I cover words from different letters. I suggest that you combine the BB and Barron's lists and attack them ... as I said in my previous posts, although I memorized the Barron's 4000 I stopped short when I encountered a non Barron's word which turned at the end to be very easy and common however I didn't know what does it mean

2009 July 21st, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
marikit777 Within my grasp! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: underwater Posts: 148	Luma, where can I find the Barron's 4000? I'm only using the Barron's Essential Words for the GRE (800 words)...

2009 July 22nd, 01:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
wetpaint Eager! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 40	what do you mean by revising the words? any advice on a good place to find lists of antonyms?

2009 July 22nd, 02:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
walt526 TestMagic Guru Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,308	The British sometimes use "revise" as a synonym for "review." It's not usually used for that purpose in North America (revise means alter/improve/update).

2009 August 10th, 01:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
flygirl I JUST got here. Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Flash cards work great, if you have the time to create them.

2009 August 18th, 08:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
exp.expo I JUST got here. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	Those suggestions were really great. I started enthusiastically in the beginning but now its depreciating I haven't touched the book for two days not even a word. Can anyone suggest me a best practice to keep motivated throughout the ride.

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