Vocabulary from Classical Roots: Ideal for Standardized Tests

Learn Hundreds of Standardized Test (SSAT/ISEE/COOP/ASVAB/GRE....) Vocabulary words Quickly with roots! . *Learn important Greek and Latin roots and vocabulary words derived from these.*Get to really know the words, acquire and internalize vocabulary for use and not to simply memorize a word list.*Consolidate your learning with the help of varied and interesting exercises.. You will learn not just new vocabulary words, but will also;-Know the dictionary definition (denotation) and associations of the word (connotation) .-Understand the chain of reasoning between the classical root(s) and modern English usage.-Know how to spell and pronounce the words that originate from these roots.-Know the part of speech, e.g. noun, verb or adjective.-Know how to use the word correctly in a sentence.-Know which words it does, or does not collocate with.. Organization of the Book * This book contains ten units each comprising two lessons, A and B. These focus on roots used in the expression of core concepts and general functions in English. * It also includes answers to exercises and a word list.* Unlike many other vocabulary books, roots and derived words are not chosen at random. Each unit, and each lesson has a topic. These should help you remember the new words and use them in context.* Each root or group of related roots has a separate page.* There are 5 target words per page for each root or group of related roots.* Each lesson ends with points to note about the usage of roots.* Each unit concludes with 3 exercises designed to practise the vocabulary from both lessons and the points noted.* There are consolidation activities after every 5 units.* Where possible target words have been recycled in definitions and examples in subsequent units. Words so recycled are shown in bold. Use the word list in Section C to find the original reference.