vocabulary tests

Contains practice drills, quizzes, and strategies for learning the definitions of words frequently appearing on the SAT.

Unlike other SAT preparation books, The Ring of McAllister incorporates key SAT vocabulary right into the story. So rather than memorize lists and definitions, you learn the words in context. SAT words are defined in a glossary at the back of the book. It's a pain-free way to build your vocabulary -- and to score higher on the test.

Presents 220 words and their definitions, illustrating their meanings through examples from movies, television, literature, music, and historical and current events.

Helps students maximize their SAT scores by developing enhanced vocabularies while teaching about prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions and sample sentences for three thousand words often found on the PSAT, SAT, GRE, and other standardized tests.

Presents a comprehensive study guide that includes four hundred vocabulary words used most often on the SAT in addition to their meanings, identification of synonyms, roots, prefixes, suffixes, verbal reasoning exercises, memory tips, and techniques for retention.