The Vocabulary Builder Workbook

Synopsis

Improve your vocabulary with simple lessons and activities

Building your vocabulary requires more than flash cards. That's why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook, you'll gain and retain a fundamental understanding of more than 1,400 essential words.

Ideal for those taking the SAT, ACT, or GRE―or for those who simply want to boost their writing and speaking skills― this workbook makes the task of expanding your vocabulary an opportunity for real learning and growth.

This vocabulary workbook includes:

• Expertly designed lessons-Explore lessons organized by theme to help you identify roots, form associations, and recognize thousands of additional words outside of this workbook.
• A progressive approach-Build up your vocabulary with lessons that steadily increase in difficulty for continued advancement.
• Retention-focused activities-Discover exercises designed to help you remember every word long after the test is over.

Increase your vocabulary and become a better reader, writer, and test-taker with The Vocabulary Builder Workbook.

Summary

Chapter 1: Building a Strong Vocabulary

* Key Concept: Importance of vocabulary in communication and critical thinking.
* Exercise Example: Provide synonyms and antonyms for common words (e.g., synonyms for "happy": joyful, elated; antonyms for "small": large, immense).

Chapter 2: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

* Key Concept: Understanding root words and affixes to expand vocabulary.
* Exercise Example: Identify and define root words, prefixes, and suffixes in words (e.g., "in-", "un-", "-able", "re-").

Chapter 3: Using a Dictionary and Thesaurus

* Key Concept: Effectively utilizing dictionaries and thesauruses to build vocabulary.
* Exercise Example: Find the definition, pronunciation, and synonyms of a specific word using a dictionary and thesaurus.

Chapter 4: Vocabulary in Context

* Key Concept: Understanding vocabulary in its proper context to enhance comprehension.
* Exercise Example: Read a passage and identify unknown words, then use context clues (words and phrases around the unknown word) to guess their meanings.

Chapter 5: Etymology and Word Origins

* Key Concept: Exploring word origins to gain a deeper understanding of vocabulary.
* Exercise Example: Research the etymology (history and origin) of a particular word and write a short report.

Chapter 6: Vocabulary for Specific Subjects

* Key Concept: Acquiring specialized vocabulary for different fields (e.g., science, history, business).
* Exercise Example: Learn and apply vocabulary terms specific to a chosen subject (e.g., "hypothesis", "ion", "entrepreneur").

Chapter 7: Advanced Vocabulary

* Key Concept: Expanding vocabulary with sophisticated and nuanced words.
* Exercise Example: Identify and define uncommon words (e.g., "ephemeral", "ubiquitous", "convivial").

Chapter 8: Vocabulary Games and Activities

* Key Concept: Making vocabulary learning fun and engaging.
* Exercise Example: Play word games like Scrabble, crossword puzzles, and word association exercises.

Chapter 9: Vocabulary Building in Daily Life

* Key Concept: Incorporating vocabulary building into daily activities.
* Exercise Example: Keep a daily vocabulary journal and record new words encountered in conversations, readings, or media.