well.. i wud like 2 share my approach...
i frankly.. wasnt much motivated 2 peep in d newspaper on a daily basis...
(like most of us )
But then.. i made a habit.. 2 jot down all d difficult words in a separate copy.. n tried using dem
i must tell u... it helped a lot
and it also started encouraging me 2 read newspaper on a regular basis
And most commonly... recent words r only asked in CAT
Best luck

This is really good advice. I will make a point to search images if i feel like.

Thx for sharing dude.

a good example for leash
leash - Google Search

nice way to remember the meaning...me likes it,....!!

thanks

Hello Puys,

I just received one mail having a PPS as an attachment. I would like to share it with all of you. The technique they use is they make the ridiculous story around a word and it helps in remembering it. At the end of the pps, they have even given the name of the book.

The usage of the word is in Hindi, and it is a little funny or shocking :shock:, so bear with it. It did worked, I can still remember the words. Just check it out for yourself .I havent purchased the book, so have no idea about it.

Note- The pps upload is failing. But the link below is the video of the same pps. Check it out.

YouTube - rigi miracle, Amazing vocabulary book

Regards,

guys,

can you tell me any free software for vocabulary??

please reply

Verbal_Advantage_UDS.part05.rar
Verbal_Advantage_UDS.part06.rar
Verbal_Advantage_UDS.part07.rar
Verbal_Advantage_UDS.part08.rar

Well , I tried to upload but the site reports some technical problem.I would rather suggest , that the links can be accessed by following the path given

Community (present at the top of the page) > Social groups > Select Catians 2010 > and look in the third thread.

Hi all,

I would like to add , that there is an audio named after "Verbal advantage" , the free download links of which have been posted by me in " CAT' ians 2010 " group. May be if we listen to it on a daily basis, we are better off with our active vocabulary.

I found this helps one out with apt pronunciation of words, getting to know nuances among synonyms of a word , contextual usage.Further more , methods of improving active vocabulary would be suggested by the speaker timely.

I feel that it is well structured with 10 levels ,where one comes across a plethora of
high impact words followed by word quizzes.

Now that we usually use our eyes to read and digest words , may be it can be supplemented with our hearing to words



"Chance favours the prepared mind - make sure u are not left behind ".

Can you please post the links here, as I couldn't find your earlier posts where you might have posted the links.

Regards,

Make it a point to read relevant articles of some good newspaper, preferably toi or hindu. Mark all the words u don't know the meaning of.
Now prepare ur own flash cards for each article.
Make sure that whenever u go thru the wordlist, u are able 2 recall the usage of word in the article.Whenever u are free, go thru the article again & now try 2 recall the meanings of the words. Once u are able 2 virtually recall the whole article, u have added that wordlist 2 ur repertoire

It will improve ur reading comprehension, contextual word usage as well recognising correct sentence structures.

& don't forget the wholesome current affairs!!!!

Hi all,

I would like to add , that there is an audio named after "Verbal advantage" , the free download links of which have been posted by me in " CAT' ians 2010 " group. May be if we listen to it on a daily basis, we are better off with our active vocabulary.

I found this helps one out with apt pronunciation of words, getting to know nuances among synonyms of a word , contextual usage.Further more , methods of improving active vocabulary would be suggested by the speaker timely.

I feel that it is well structured with 10 levels ,where one comes across a plethora of
high impact words followed by word quizzes.

Now that we usually use our eyes to read and digest words , may be it can be supplemented with our hearing to words



"Chance favours the prepared mind - make sure u are not left behind ".

1. get norman lewis and practice everything
2.the thing is to try to memorise the word list of barrons
go thru it and then write all the difficult words on a notebook
then after 10 mins try to write its meaning..beside it write its usage also.
like this u can remember it..:
3. if u r adept at barron's then there is "all about words"..a very gud book
follow this cz i did it religiously and then see the results of my VA in 2009..
CAT- 99.18%ile, XAT- 99.5, FMS-99.85

I have some things to add:

I studied words from Barron's GRE. But trying to simply mug up the words won't help much, as you would find it difficult to recall the meaning during stressful exam conditions. But you can master the words,

1) Try to learn 10 words a day.
For this, you have to select 10 words - pick them up from opinion page of The Hindu or if you wish, from Barron's GRE.
Then, write it down in a book. Try to formulate sentences on your own. Write a paragraph that uses all the 10 words (helps improve your writing as well).
Next day, read the paragraph and try to recollect the exact meaning of the word. Read for 2-3 days, you will remember them no matter what.

2) Subscribe to the Reader's Digest - it has a word power section, plenty of good articles in excellent English - definitely helps in improving your vocabulary. We will remember words best if we learn them by continuously coming across them in suitable contexts - while reading, watching movies etc.

3) Use flash cards. But remember to write down an example sentence on the other side of the card along with the meaning.

4) Learn roots of words. Some GRE & SAT prep books have them. It will help you in making guesses for elimination of wrong choices.

5) Buy a beginner's level crossword book and a thesaurus. Crosswords force us to approach a word from its meaning, and is definitely a good method.

NO Shortcuts above, and I know it. But shortcuts only help you waste your precious time. The best method to improve vocab is to read, read and read more

Wow.....image search is gud one
It really works

Br//

I appreciate the technique you mentioned. There are several words to study and there are indeed thousand ways to remember it. Obviously not all fit in same size. Adhere to the process which suits you best.

You can use:
1. Mugging up GRE list (20 revise and 20 new on daily basis)
2. Usage of flash card
3. Use Google Image
4. Use mnemonics
5. Remember by origin of word (check norman lewis technique)
6. Use video and audio
7. Learn from pattern and usage in context (This gives usage skill as well. Read fictions for this)
8. Google dictionary is good option
9. Install any dictionary on your computer (at office/home) and refer to that whenever you have to check meaning.
10. Read any authenticated paper when you get a break from your work or boss is not around (This will improve RC skill)
11. Use new words when you write mails to your boss. :cheerio:Let him do some extra work. (This is will help recollect words)
12. Come up with new 10 words everyday and tell to your friend. Share "words".
13. Register to "A word a day". (this will not be GRE lists)
14. Play crosswords. (very effective if you really feel interested)
...
As old adage says, there are more than one ways to skin a cat.

Read above.

hey guys n gals plzzz suggest me how 2 improve my vocabulary

flash cards: 2 inches X 3 inches paper which has word on one side and word's definition, antonyms, synonyms on other side. You must carry at least 20-30 cards always and try flash it whenever you feel so. It creates image in your mind and help retain it.

do some search to know about it more.

I appreciate the technique you mentioned. There are several words to study and there are indeed thousand ways to remember it. Obviously not all fit in same size. Adhere to the process which suits you best.

You can use:
1. Mugging up GRE list (20 revise and 20 new on daily basis)
2. Usage of flash card
3. Use Google Image
4. Use mnemonics
5. Remember by origin of word (check norman lewis technique)
6. Use video and audio
7. Learn from pattern and usage in context (This gives usage skill as well. Read fictions for this)
8. Google dictionary is good option
9. Install any dictionary on your computer (at office/home) and refer to that whenever you have to check meaning.
10. Read any authenticated paper when you get a break from your work or boss is not around (This will improve RC skill)
11. Use new words when you write mails to your boss. :cheerio:Let him do some extra work. (This is will help recollect words)
12. Come up with new 10 words everyday and tell to your friend. Share "words".
13. Register to "A word a day". (this will not be GRE lists)
14. Play crosswords. (very effective if you really feel interested)
...
As old adage says, there are more than one ways to skin a cat.

what r flash cards?????

read the editorial page of ny national daily ....


then .. write 5-10 meanings of unknown words..& try to use them in daily usage..

this method is best in Long Run ...

hope dis helps ... !!

watching movie wid subtitles and wwe shows helped me a long way in building vocab!! and yeah cricket commentary too!! it helps u a, lot with speaking too!!

read the editorial page of ny national daily ....


then .. write 5-10 meanings of unknown words..& try to use them in daily usage..

this method is best in Long Run ...

hope dis helps ... !!

I appreciate the technique you mentioned. There are several words to study and there are indeed thousand ways to remember it. Obviously not all fit in same size. Adhere to the process which suits you best.

You can use:
1. Mugging up GRE list (20 revise and 20 new on daily basis)
2. Usage of flash card
3. Use Google Image
4. Use mnemonics
5. Remember by origin of word (check norman lewis technique)
6. Use video and audio
7. Learn from pattern and usage in context (This gives usage skill as well. Read fictions for this)
8. Google dictionary is good option
9. Install any dictionary on your computer (at office/home) and refer to that whenever you have to check meaning.
10. Read any authenticated paper when you get a break from your work or boss is not around (This will improve RC skill)
11. Use new words when you write mails to your boss. :cheerio:Let him do some extra work. (This is will help recollect words)
12. Come up with new 10 words everyday and tell to your friend. Share "words".
13. Register to "A word a day". (this will not be GRE lists)
14. Play crosswords. (very effective if you really feel interested)
...
As old adage says, there are more than one ways to skin a cat.

make flash card.

for more information go for GRE preparation sites !! it will give you a precise information .

Read Hindu, Telegraph and wall streat journal. for difficult words use google dictionary, mark star on every difficult word(when you are signed in google account). Then you can revise those star words. askance in English - Google Dictionary

Download the following software WordHacker Golden Edition - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com and visit the following website regularly : Mnemonic Dictionary - Fun and easy way to build your vocabulary!

This will definitely hep u increase ur vocabs...

reading,reading and reading

watch TATA SKY active english ...

Hey GSN,

Very innovative , specially using google image search.
Atleast 'askance' did work for me.

I used to use word associations and some pictorial associations.

Liked this . :)

Let me try out some more.

Nice work dude. Keep coming on.

take any word say "askance"


now visit this page
askance - Google Search

a pictorial representation of the meaning

just search for the word in google image search

tell how do you like this system

i have learned 200 words in a 2 days

try to solve synonym ,antonym exercises....in the process one can pick a good number of words....also read newspapers extensively....scan and underline important words...
i learn words in collocations...i.e,always learn them along with the context ...this will never leave you in the lurch....
Try GRE books..
It has more to do with one's passion for language...so guys inculcate it!

Hey! That's an amazing idea, I in fact tried some uncommon words. It really does work in rapid learning vocabulary.
Thanks

asperity : harshness or roughness

check out the images for the word

quite innovative i must say ... but u must put on the save search else u can end up wasting loads of time ....

Hi gs,
Nice to see an old PUY gearing up for the battle again :, and your method is pretty innovative kudos to you boss .
I think this will help a lot .
Please tell something about yourself :.
Thanks.

hi dude,is barrons GRE 3500 exhaustive word list, which would cover most of the vocab related mgmt entrance tests?

I Understand lot of guys have taken the advantage of such technique to remember and learn words.

supplicate : Humbly pleading.

Hi gs,

Nice to see an old PUY gearing up for the battle again :, and your method is pretty innovative kudos to you boss .
I think this will help a lot .
Please tell something about yourself :.

Thanks.

I hv a request puys , when any1 gives d link for a particular word then plsss do write d actual meaning of d word along wid d link

20 Words A day
Starting with S

1. sagacious http://images.google.co.in/images?q=tbn:2Jh69Cjwl0we0M:http://www.sewtimely.com/Images/tgday/SagaciousSisters.jpg

till now only one 2day

this method is good for some words which have some pictorial relations.. but some words might give you shocking results.. so put safe search on..

I tried this method today and i learnt 30 meanings in just 10 minutes. This method is really worth. I would advice all the CAT aspirants to atleast try this method once and see. I have also tried mnemonics. But this method is better then mnemonics as it saves a lot and lot of time. 30 meanings in just 10 minutes.
THANKS A TON GSNINDIA.

Regards

hey its a gr8 method to improve vocab.really amazing!!
thnx gsnindia.

keep up the good work.
lets c whether i can learn 200 words in 2 days!!:)

gaurav200x Says

wat is the method u followed dude? It shows lots of images? Hw do u relate it?

hey gr8 way to learn the words(difficult ones especially)
gr8 advice must say.

thnx it helps a lot.
lets see whether i can learn 200 words in 2 days. hehe

Again in mnemonics you have to remember a lot , It ia also good if one follow it.

It is my founding the way to learn words having only 1-2 images in mind for a perticular word can master in you in that word.

My advice to word leaner try atleast few hard word which they are unable to recall even after 10 days or so. I am sure with image in your mind you will recall the meaning even after 1 year.

if you look fo more help do , i will try to help you

let try "Burly" -- mean strong

Now search for a images search on google what you see a images of strong man

i give you the link
http://images.google.co.in/images?q=burly&btnG;=Search&svnum;=10&hl;=en&lr;=&safe;=off&client;=firefox-a&rls;=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial

askance means "A sidway glance of disapproval"


when you see the images the meaning of the word goes into your mind with images so you can recall the meaning of the word easily.

It work great with me , but let see how it work with others.

I used to learn vacob the tradional way but no good success. But since i started using this system. i can very well remember the words now.

It might have worked with u... but with 100 words, u would have like a 1000 images in mind... I suggest the better way to go about is by mnemonics and we have a thread for that.

Read the book " The da vinci code " it has more than 400 good word which will come accross.

askance means "A sidway glance of disapproval"


when you see the images the meaning of the word goes into your mind with images so you can recall the meaning of the word easily.

It work great with me , but let see how it work with others.

I used to learn vacob the tradional way but no good success. But since i started using this system. i can very well remember the words now.

me second gaura kuch samjh nahi aaya explain again

take any word say "askance"


now visit this page
http://images.google.co.in/images?q=askance&btnG;=Search&svnum;=10&hl;=en&lr;=&client;=firefox-a&rls;=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s

a pictorial representation of the meaning

just search for the word in google image search

tell how do you like this system

i have learned 200 words in a 2 days

wat is the method u followed dude? It shows lots of images? Hw do u relate it?