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I need to take the exam in two months but I am really weak in vocabulary. couple of my friends say that qliklearn is the best and fastest way to learn new vocabulary. did anyone try that service?

Many colleges and universities conduct entrance exams before admitting students into their institution. I have wondered why a good understanding of the English language is so crucial in these exams.

Take for example the Gradate Recognition Examination (GRE), an exam an aspirant has to clear, before he can start studying in the US.
The exam focuses so much on English comprehension and vocabulary. (Of course, it does include tests of math and reasoning abilities too) But English occupies such a central role.

Also, I notice that the words used to test vocabulary are not so common-place, if not altogether obsolete. Why is it important for me to know words like ‘recant’, ‘upbraid’ and ‘ameliorate’ which I have never till now and probably never will.* A thought comes to mind: How many of these words figure in President Obama’s day-to-day conversations or speeches?
* – abominate, inveterate, orotund, scurrilous, fulmination, distend… the list goes on.

Surely, pulling out a list of vague words from the dictionary, cannot be a test of the applicant’s overall competence. This is especially true in this age of globalisation where the trend is towards simplifying the language more so that people can communicate more easily.

Is it merely to filter the huge number of applications so that only a few manage to qualfy? What other purpose does it solve?

i am going to my second year( BE in computer science) and i am planning to take GRE exam in my third year. i almost have 1 year to prepare for it along with my college.. how should i start?? i don’t have good vocabulary.. i might be good in maths and logical reasoning. so how should i start? i dont want to do coaching.. please suggest me the books!

Hi, am a B.Tech IT graduate [2005 passout] . Presently working as a software engg for more than 2 yrs[java/banking]. Am planning to pursue MS in the mid of 2008. Pls tell me whats the best month to appear for GRE for the same. Also shd i get help from a consultancy?. The total expenditure [test +admission] depends on the univ we choose. but still can anyone quote an average expenditure for taking up the exam+ admission fee etc in indian money?. Will my experience be of any use during the admission process?. What are all the various ways to get scholarships?. Am totally unaware whether am making the right move!. pls advice.

Thankyou,
Mahe
Thanks a lot!.. i had not yet started preparing for the GRE exam. Can I write the test in December last week of 2008?.. Can you please tell me the max duration needed to prepare really good for the exam, taking into account am good in my vocabulary and my first language is English and was a topper in both my matric and high school exams. i should also accept the fact that appxly 95% of the words in the GRE is unfamiliar to me .

I need to take the GRE exam next spring but I am really worried about the english part…
vocabulary is very hard and can not really understand these words.
Is there a way to study for that part ? When is the optimal to start studying ?

I am considering obtaining an MBA at an IB league school. But I am wondering which test should I take.. can anyone help me make the decision?

-I am about to complete a Mechanical engineer major in the US and I feel comfortable with math
-I have not taken a probability and statistic course…but I am considering this option as an Senior elective
-I am a non-native english speaker.. I am 22 and I learned English when I was 12. I speak spanish at home and english at school and work. I am not the best in vocabulary and I’ve read that GRE focuses on this area a lot…

What can you recommend me?

I plan to take it in August 2009. Everyone is telling me to begin studying by February at the latest. First of all, is this true? I am Canadian so I never had to take the SAT’s or any kind of test so I’m really not good at them. And also, my vocabulary sucks and I don’t even have my time tables memorized. So what do you suggest I do in order to get a GREAT score and get into the top schools?

I’m not looking for the dictionary here people. I’d like to build my vocabulary but I need a good list to start with. I went to high school and college (but I hardly learned any new words in college). Are there any workbooks you have used in/after college or any guides that have a good list (the a GRE book)?
It’d be best if there are exercises to do or self testing things.

Word-A-Day is ok, but from what I can gage by getting the emails I either know them, or would never use them.

but kind of rusty in my math…for the english part, I am pretty much horrible with vocabulary? any suggestions on how to study and get a good score? Thanks

Keep in mind that I don’t know any of the Math and really bad at vocabulary.

I have two GRE study guides that were handed down by friends along with the vocabulary booklet. Both of the study guides are the 2007 edition. Would these suffice or should I buy the newer editions?

I am looking for a very strong GRE book that has lots of previous GRE tests questions and a good source to improve my vocabulary.

I have an entire month to study with nothing to distract me. I have the Barron book but I´m so overwhelmed by the vocabulary and everything. What should I focus on more and in what order?