Applicants to institutions in nations where English is the primary language must take the GRE to be considered for admission. In order to communicate and study while in college, you must master the fundamentals of the language in a way that is comfortable for both you and the person speaking to you. The GRE Verbal Reasoning portion has a reputation for being quite tricky due to the emphasis it places on vocabulary. It's crucial to remember that the GRE doesn't evaluate the words themselves but how logically they are used. Everyone enjoys words. Knowing its precise meaning is crucial since, as far as we are aware, it is the only way to communicate in real-life situations. The meaning of a word is the same everywhere, even though how it is understood varies from country to country due to accent, interpretation, pronunciation, etc. Before you start studying for the GRE or taking GRE practise tests, it is advisable to comprehend this idea and its justification. You can grab it more quickly than your peers.

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WHEN PREPARING:

• Words are straightforward, and memorising them without knowing their significance is much easier. Never do that, ever. It is only a passing game.
• Not in pairs, please. If you accidentally omit the second word, you must remember the meaning in the test. Once more, not a very good game.
• Do not attempt to cram it with force or on purpose. Let the words come out organically as you say them.
• Try to avoid recalling it in alphabetical order. Many students make an effort to learn and recall words in alphabetical order. It takes a lot of time, and you'll end up omitting some of the words.
• Never put your trust in any website you come across. It is crucial to conduct a thorough study before learning the meanings of the words from that particular location.
• Try to learn, at most 10 to 20 new words per day. Your memory will make that more complex to support. See it as a process, and try to follow it patiently. Remain composed.
• Don't just read a word and assume you know what it means. Scrutinise the spellings since sometimes words appear similar but differ slightly in their alphabets. These words are included explicitly in tests to test your knowledge. The examiner is aware that you are prone to make blunders of this nature in your subconscious thought. Be watchful and alert.

  WHILE ADMINISTERING GRE MOCK EXAMS AND ON THE GRE DAY:

  • • Only look at the answer options during GRE practice tests or on test day once you have independently solved the question. Because the GRE material is intended to confound test takers, it will only be possible to decide by weighing the available possibilities.
    • When taking a reading comprehension test, avoid reading the questions before you have finished the chapter. The GRE Verbal tests your capacity for rational comprehension and context-appropriate application. Reading to discover the correct response will prevent you from adequately evaluating it.
    • Refrain from assuming that the response option that contains the passage's text is always correct. This is a typical GRE paper trap.
    • Pay attention to the punctuation in questions involving Sentence Equivalence or Text Completion. Colons, semicolons, and commas are crucial signifiers of a sentence's meaning.
    • Remember to use contrast terms, such as but etc.
    • Avoid attempting to answer every question mentally. Use the rough/scratch paper to make summaries and note critical elements.

FOREVER AND EVER

• • Concentrate on developing your vocabulary as you prepare. There is no way around it. The GRE assesses both the breadth and the depth of your word power. When learning a new word, learn a term's synonyms, antonyms, various verb tenses, and synonyms.
  • Try to use a word in a phrase as you are learning it. This will aid in improving your recall and retention. The benefit of this is that if you comprehend the meanings of the phrases and know when to use a certain word in which form, you will be able to communicate with your peers, tutors, professors, etc., much better.
  • Watch out for unfamiliar terms. Whether reading books, newspapers, or television shows in one sitting, pay close attention to the words whose meanings you don't understand. Put them on paper or sticky notes, then look them up later.
  • Offer GRE practice tests. Newspapers and easily accessible publications do not frequently employ the terminology that appears on the GRE. So try administering mock GREs and discussing the findings with your mentors to get used to that. You will undoubtedly improve your score with this technique.
  • Complete as many practice problems as you can. Just carefully reading the question won't do for questions like Sentence Equivalence and Text completion. You must study the patterns that answer options follow to eliminate the demanding, incorrect answers. You will better understand the type of response you must provide for a particular question type after answering a sufficient number of questions.
  • Think and communicate in English. Most of us think in our original tongue before translating it before speaking in English. Try to let go of this when preparing for the verbal portion of the GRE by making it a habit to communicate in English with your family, close friends, and siblings.
  • Read many books and articles, and watch English-language television, movies, and news. Ensure you note any challenging words while studying for the GRE and look them up after reading. This will also assist you in your reading comprehension test.

    WHILE ADMINISTERING GRE MOCK EXAMS AND ON THE GRE DAY:

    • While answering problems involving sentence equivalence, pay attention to the two words that share an ordinary meaning with the sentence's context. There will be some words that, taken separately, may fit the statement better, but this is a trap. Watch out for the couple.
    • There will frequently be several pairs of synonyms. In this situation, the sentence's context becomes crucial. Only choose the pairs that are appropriate for the sentence's tone.
    • If you need to know what a term on the list means in Text completions, break it down. You can understand what it means if you look at its prefix, suffix, and base word.