91热爆

Now that you鈥檝e figured how to go about learning words (from Part 1), it鈥檚 important that you learn more about the questions that appear in the actual 91热爆 exam. If you become a master of this, learning and retaining words can also become interesting since the entire framework is already pre-loaded in your memory.

What does each question in 91热爆 Verbal test?

Ability #1: Your ability to grasp the core of the passage (if it鈥檚 reading comprehension). It also checks if you can differentiate the main idea of the passage from the supporting details. The main idea of a passage can be stated or implied.

For example, take a look at this short passage:
For the past few years, the聽Post聽has argued in its news and editorial pages that 鈥渞edskins鈥� is a pejorative term for American Indians, and that calling the local pro football franchise by that name is both racist and offensive. By contrast, the Redskins ownership has argued that the term is intended as a compliment, not a slur: The team originated as the Boston Braves, but when it moved to the nation鈥檚 capital in 1937, the name had already been changed from Braves to Redskins, no offense intended.
Source: 鈥淭he Post鈥檚 Failed Crusade,鈥� The Scrapbook, The Weekly Standard, 06 Jun 2016.

The main idea of this passage: Contrasting views exist on the use of the word, Redskins, to refer to American Indians.
The supporting details provided to support the main idea: The opinion of the daily, Post, is that it is a derogatory term and that the football franchise called Redskins, should change their name.

The opinion of the football franchise, Redskins, is that the name is not derogatory; in fact, it is more of a compliment.

Ability #2: How intelligently you are able to draw conclusions from the limited information provided over some tough sentences or paragraphs. (Though I know it鈥檚 challenging, it鈥檚 interesting! Believe me!)

For example, read this short passage:
The author of this volume鈥攁 professor of Spanish and Portuguese studies at Northwestern鈥攚rote it with provocative intent. But whether聽The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise聽will stimulate the academic and media debate he desires cannot be predicted. Dar铆o Fern谩ndez-Morera鈥檚 arguments are undermined by the stridency of some of them, the novelty of others, and, for close readers, his failure to resolve ambiguities in Spanish Islamic history.
Source: 鈥淢oorish Dreams,鈥� Stephen Schwartz, The Weekly Standard, 06 Jun 2016.

What conclusion can you make of Morera鈥檚 arguments in his book, The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise?
You can conclude that though Morera intended his book to be provocative and trigger argument, it failed to do so.For your own understanding, the author has provided with three reasons:
a) It was too loud;
b) It was too novel in some places;
c) It did not adequately address the uncertainties that exist on Spanish Islamic history.

Ability #3: Ability to understand the context of text completion and sentence equivalence questions that tests your vocabulary skills.

Take a look at this example of a text completion question:
It is observed that entry of multinational corporations in a developing economy is often accompanied by phenomenal increase in wages, triggering a wave of consumerism that ousts __________ out of people鈥檚 consciousness.

1. prudence for saving
2. need for austerity
3. virtues of sharing
4. discrimination in judgment
5. qualities of patience

In this example, it is important for you to know the meaning of the word, ousts, to complete the blank. It means, drives out or expels. The context of the passage is on consumerism. Increase in wages lead to increased consumption of goods by people. This makes them careless about their spending. So the prudence for saving, is driven out of their consciousness. So the correct answer is option A.

Whether it is the reading comprehension, text completion, or sentence equivalence section, all the questions demand a good knowledge of vocabulary which is why a 91热爆 score of 320+ would be impossible without learning and retaining 91热爆 words.

Three Steps for Better Vocabulary:

1) Read Everyday

If you are an avid reader, then probably you should look at increasing the pace and complexity of the books that you read. But if you鈥檙e not, then it鈥檚 high time you started reading. Try reading novels, if you have more than six months for your 91热爆. If you have less time, reading news articles, magazines, and journals should help. Both your Vocab and reading skills would eventually become strong, which is the core to scoring well in 91热爆 Verbal.

2) Learn from Context

While reading can be laborious and boring, learning words from context is not! Whenever your eyes capture a word that is not already loaded in your memory, you have numerous options in front of you. Though ignoring it might seem like the most-favorable option, we would advise you to refrain from doing so.

So, what are the other options?

Try to learn the meaning and then frame a sentence using a very memorable scene. It can be literally anything (even something that is absolutely absurd). Try to track the root words. Almost all words have roots.

E.g. Polyglot
You must be aware that poly means many. So polyglot means many of something. By knowing the root, you understand half of the word. Polyglot is a person who knows many languages. I bet there can be nothing more interesting than tracking the root words. Some of the common root words and their meanings are listed below.

3) Relate and Learn

Relating the 91热爆 words to something funny would help you remember loads of words effortlessly. Relate it to incidents, characters in a movie, cartoons etc.

E.g.: Loquacious
Loquacious means talkative. Probably, relating the word to your most talkative friend should do justice. (Caution: Don鈥檛 try that word with your girlfriend; it might end on a bad note ! )

Learn Words with Picture Mnemonics, Root words and Audio Pronunciation.

Conclusion:

• Actively engage with 91热爆 words. Maximize the use of the words so that they become a part of your sub-conscious memory.
• Don鈥檛 just learn words by rote. That is never going to help you score above 320 in 91热爆. Be enthusiastic about learning words (at least till you get your score card in your hand!)
• Connect your actual experiences with the 91热爆 words. That would build a curiosity around the word and would help you choose the word from your memory with ease.
• Most importantly, make notes and revise the words regularly. Don鈥檛 just stick to the basics. Explore!聽Both the sections in 91热爆鈥擵erbal and Quant鈥攁re equally challenging. The only difference is that, there are no shortcuts in Verbal. So, to score above 320, you should learn, retain, and recall at least 3000 to 3500 words to effortlessly cross the magic mark.

Can you apply all the techniques that you learned just now and answer this question?

Let鈥檚 see how many of you get it right. In the meantime, I am waiting for my comment box to explode with your answers/comments/queries.

Richard was really ____ when the funeral was on, but he began to sob when he saw his bereaved mother crying at the loss of her husband.

1. obstinate
2. emotional
3. impassive
4. reluctant
5. reserved

Which word would suit the blank?

I鈥檒l make this easy for you. Here is the picture!

Try applying the techniques and answer聽this question.
Comment and let us know what you think is聽the most difficult part about learning 91热爆 words.

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