What is the best way to improve your English vocabulary for the GRE?

Asked by P Trivedi 2 months ago

Jayant M

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Building a strong GRE vocabulary takes time and consistency. The best way is to combine reading, repetition, and testing. Start with the official GRE Vocabulary list from ETS or trusted prep sources like Magoosh. Learn 10–15 new words daily and revise them using flashcards or spaced repetition apps like Anki or Quizlet.

You’ll see good results when you read daily from sources like The Economist, New York Times, or Scientific American. These help you understand how GRE-level words are used in real contexts. Try to guess meanings from the sentence and then check the actual definition. This makes learning stick better.

Don’t just memorize word meanings. Focus on using the words in your own sentences. Write them down, speak them aloud, and test yourself regularly. Practice with GRE-style questions from the ETS Official Guide or platforms like Manhattan Prep.

Even top schools like Columbia or Yale look at your verbal reasoning section, so stronger vocabulary directly improves your GRE Verbal score. Most successful students build their vocab over 2–3 months by following a set routine and sticking with it.

 


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