Vocabulary

240 Vocabulary Words 3rd Grade Kids Need To Know
$12.99
I am not a English native speaker and I've been learning English for years. Sometimes I read English articles and seem to understand mostly. What always make me pause reading is those Synonyms. One day I found this serious books. I have to admit those words on the cover I have not idea what they mean and this made me feel bad cause they are supposed to be for children. So I bought them and conquer them! The books use a very easy way to let people(children) understand and remember. The only thing is the price is kinda high, more than $10 for a very thin book(they are about 80 pages each book.) But since I couldn't find them in regular bookstores and it did develop my vacabulary in a joyful way so I love them.

Vocabulary Dictionary and Workbook: 2,856 Words You Must Know
$16.95
The only reason for the lower rating is for the lack of varied games and puzzles. There are only the four same one's: match the 3 words 1,2,3 with a,b,or c, definitions; 3 words, and you answer if this is the correct meaning, signifing by answering yes or no; 3 words that you fill in the blanks; and the last, is 3 words that are given a meaning to and you answer is the meanid listed the same(s) or oppisite(o). But i will said it is a lot of words and very easy to understand definitions, along with a sentence, and it gives you whether it's a noun verb, adverb ect. and offers for instance the noun and the adj word as well. It also gives you different context one might use this word.

Vocabulary Cartoons II: SAT Word Power
$12.95
This book is awesome. Some of the pictures make me laugh, and it really helps me remember the words and their definitions. This book makes learning new words fun. It is good at sinking the words and their meanings into my head. I really recommend this book.

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder
$5.99
Were I teaching seventh grade again, I might view this book differently. As an SAT tutor looking for an efficacious, supplementary vocabulary builder, I am somewhat disappointed by the Merriam Webster offering.
Included in this book are two hundred Latin or Greek roots, each root defined and followed by four English words derived from the listed root. Each example word is defined, and provided with pronunciation, example sentence and extended explanation of the word's usage. Also included in the book are self quizzes and sections of phrases or words derived from the Latin or Greek such as: ad hominem, de jure, and modus operandi.

The roots entries are listed randomly; to find a specific root one must search the index for roots listed along with the book's example words.

Likes: I do like that 200 roots are listed and that knowledge of such roots can improve one's vocabulary.


Dislikes: I was hoping for more than four examples per root, but in this book four is the magic number. I also like that each example word is used in a sentence for clarification and reinforcement.

Vocabulary Builder is said to be a "great preparation for standardized tests." It may be good preparation for some high school tests, but I find it lacking as an SAT preparatory medium. Yes, the reader will find worthy words here like olfacatory,sybiosis,solecism, quintile and anachronism. He or she will also find many words like: semicolon, deflect, pedestrian, carnival, induce, dejected, compel, impartial, and sophisticated. Anyone needing to learn such words will find the SAT test to be a formidable challenge.

This is a standard-sized pocketbook that must be read with two hands to keep it from closing. The smallish font against the dull white paper is not easy on the eyes.

Others may find this book useful and edifying. I wish the author had included more examples for each root, fewer nonchallenging words, and exercises with addtional words for the reader to define using his or her knowledge of previously studied roots.