Synopses & Reviews
Updated to meet the needs of students preparing for the latest versions of the SAT and ACT college entrance tests, the new edition of this helpful, longtime best-selling book features word lists with definitions, analogy exercises, word games, and words-in-context exercises. A special feature is the authors' Panorama of Words, in which each of the book's 1110 words is presented in a sentence from a well-known novel, play, poem, or other literary source. A new "Bonus Materials" section commemorates this book's 40th Anniversary as a leader in vocabulary building and test preparation.
Synopsis
(back cover)
A Barron's Best-Seller for 40 Years in an Expanded New Edition
Word lists with definitions Analogy exercises Word games Words-in-context exercises
All new words to learn are placed in the context of sentences selected from well-known novels, plays, poems, and even newspaper editorials and TV broadcasts. The authors' recommended, enjoyable 15-minute sessions help you strengthen your vocabulary the easy way.