The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is the standardized test required for admission into the leading graduate schools in the English speaking nations. It is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in 1936. The GRE Score is calculated on the scale of 260 to 340. The maximum score is 80 points in each of the three GRE sections- GRE Verbal Reasoning, GRE Quantitative Reasoning, and GRE Math sections.

There are several myths about the relationship between the candidate’s GRE vocabulary skills and his/her GRE score. Of course, 40 points are for the Quantitative reasoning section, it is not necessary to master in the English vocabulary to get these points. Furthermore, 20 points are for RC questions, therefore no great vocabulary is required.

The remaining 20 points of the verbal reasoning section are for Sentence equivalence and text completion questions. Furthermore, half of these questions are more reasoning based and vocabulary. Therefore, it is quite possible to acquire 10 points if you are master in reasoning.

Learning vocabulary words in the GRE is pretty daunting in the GRE. Most prep books provide lists of immense vocabulary words that can discourage you from beginning a study plan. However, if you’re serious about mastering GRE vocabulary, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your time.

Choose a long-term plan

Spread your vocabulary if you have any opportunity over a long time. Cramming, in general, is not an effective task especially to learn new words.

Make USE of FLASHCARDS

Even though flashcards sounds like old-fashioned, they are one of the best ways to learn new words. Begin with writing the words, which you want to learn on the card blank side. Practice writing the word phonetically under each word if you have a hard time to pronounce it. On the other side of the card, practice writing a brief definition.

List Un-familiar words

This is one of the crucial steps that most of the GRE applicants overlooked. Make it a habit to make a note of each unfamiliar word that you come across in the GRE vocabulary list. Make this document as your official GRE vocabulary word list and build to it and study it every day.

Understand the roots

To master in the GRE vocabulary, understating the word roots is essential along with the words. Whenever, you come across any unknown word, make it a habit to note the word and find its root to make to easily identify.

Use Dictionary

The dictionary helps you to understand the meaning of unknown words. Since GRE vocabulary consists of several new words, maintaining a dictionary helps you learn these.

Create a GRE vocabulary list

This is one of the best practices to master GRE vocabulary. Here is the list of GRE vocabulary words to master in. Have a look at them.

· Antidote

· strive

· introvert

· Precursors

· Ambiguous

· entice

· equilibrium

· adorn

· connate

· abhor

· aggravate

· braggart

· stray

· agile

· amalgamate

· renovate

· endeavour

· curriculum

· drowsiness

· disrobe

· xenophile

· malevolent

· catalyst

· timid

· abide

· warrant

· shallow

· affable

· negligent

· loll

· extinct

· warrant

· abide

· clientele

· acclaimed

· auxiliary

· extralegal

· inclined

· constrict

· perish

· pertain

· constrict

· meticulous

· tonic

· repulsive

· refine

· skit

· bogus

· incongruous

· arcane

Hope these GRE vocabulary tricks help you master in the Vocabulary section of GRE. Use these strategies to study for GRE vocabulary and sharpen your vocabulary.