Obscure Vocabulary
Summary
The focus is on identifying which words are too obscure for the GRE and providing strategies to discern high-frequency words from obscure vocabulary.
- Words featured in Magoosh's vocab book and Vocab Wednesday are generally not too obscure for the GRE.
- Using Google.com or nytimes.com as tools can help determine the frequency and relevance of a word for the GRE.
- Words appearing in the New York Times at least once or twice a year are considered relevant for GRE preparation.
- It's advised to stick to high-frequency words and trusted sources like Magoosh, Manhattan GRE, Princeton Review, Kaplan, and Barron's for GRE vocabulary preparation.
- Venturing into obscure vocabulary can be risky and may not be beneficial for GRE test day.
Chapters
00:00
Identifying Obscure Words
00:17
Trusted Sources for GRE Vocabulary
01:19
Methods to Determine Word Relevance
02:36
Advice on GRE Vocabulary Preparation