Hot Words for the SAT - Softcover

Carnevale M.A., Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764136321 ISBN 13: 9780764136320

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2007

Synopsis

Updated and expanded to reflect the vocabulary and format of the current SAT's Critical Reading section, Hot Words for the SAT presents and defines more than 365 words that frequently appear on SAT exams. The book is divided into 35 lessons, each consisting of dozens of illustrative sentences and a thematic word cluster. Each cluster contains words having similar meanings or words that apply to similar circumstances. Also included are new pronunciation keys for each word, memory tips, expanded review exercises following every five lessons, and an alphabetical word index. College-bound students who successfully complete the book's exercises and master these words will expand their lifelong vocabulary and improve their chance for acceptance at the school of their choice.

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From the Inside Flap

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Brand New in the 3rd Edition—

Special coaching to help you answer the important Literary Terms questions

A brand-new lesson focuses on words found on the most recent SATs

More Mini Word Clusters than ever

More Memory tips & “Tricky Twins”

More sentence completion exercises—many with two blanks

Hot Words for the SAT gives you 35 highly concentrated vocabulary-building lessons, each presenting dozens of illustrative sentences that focus on a thematic word cluster. This time-tested and proven word builder will help you develop the fluent, college-level vocabulary that is crucial to your success on the SATÂ’s Critical Reading section. Just as important, this bookÂ’s vocabulary-building exercises will give you the word power you need to achieve a high score on the SATÂ’s all-important Writing section. Think of Hot Words for the SAT as your personal tutor while you prepare to take that all-important college entrance exam.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0764136321
• ISBN 13: 9780764136320
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 272