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    Egghead's Guide to Vocabulary
    Egghead's Guide to Vocabulary
    Egghead's Guide to Vocabulary
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    Egghead's Guide to Vocabulary

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    Peterson's egghead's Guide to Vocabulary will help students improve the range of their vocabulary, boost their scores on verbal ability tests, and improve their diction on any writing assignment. With the help of Peterson's new character, egghead, students can strengthen their vocabulary with narrative cartoons and graphics. Along the way there are plenty of verbal lessons and exercises, making this the perfect guide for students struggling to develop their vocabulary.

    • egghead's tips and advice for improving vocabulary skills
    • Hundreds of vocabulary words students can use to help improve their verbal scores on standardized tests
    • Dozens of vocabulary-building exercises with plenty of examples of words usage
    • Easy-to-read lessons with fun graphics that provide essential information to help those students who learn visually
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPeterson's
    Release dateFeb 26, 2013
    ISBN9780768937398
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      Egghead's Guide to Vocabulary - Peterson's

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      Peterson’s

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      Vocabulary

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      About Peterson’s Publishing

      Peterson’s Publishing provides the accurate, dependable, high-quality education content and guidance you need to succeed. No matter where you are on your academic or professional path, you can rely on Peterson’s print and digital publications for the most up-to-date education exploration data, expert test-prep tools, and top-notch career success resources—everything you need to achieve your goals.

      For more information, contact Peterson’s, 800-338-3282 Ext. 54229; or find us online at

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      © 2013 Peterson’s, a Nelnet company

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      Bernadette Webster, Managing Editor; Ray Golaszewski, Publishing Operations Manager

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      ISBN-13: 978-0-7689-3739-8

      Table of Contents

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1

      How this book is organized

      Chapter 2

      Practice 1 – Matching Game

      Practice 2 – Fill in the Blank

      Practice 3 – Synonyms

      Practice 4 – Antonyms

      Practice 5 – Fill in the Blank

      Practice 6 – Reading Passage

      Practice 7 – Bucket Game

      Answers & Solutions

      Chapter 3

      Practice 1 – Synonyms

      Practice 2 – Bucket Game

      Practice 3 – Fill in the Blank

      Practice 4 – Matching Game

      Practice 5 – Antonyms

      Practice 6 – Fill in the Blank

      Answers & Solutions

      Chapter 4

      Practice 1 – Fill in the Blank

      Practice 2 – Matching Game

      Practice 3 – Fill in the Blank

      Practice 4 – Matching Game

      Answers & Solutions

      Chapter 5

      Prefixes

      Suffixes

      Roots

      Chapter 6

      Practice 1 – Fill in the Blank

      Practice 2 – Fill in the Blank

      Answers & Solutions

      Chapter 1

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      Before You Begin

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      This egghead’s Guide was designed to help you learn vocabulary in a fun and easy way. Sometimes learning can be . . . well, boring. It can also be confusing at times. If it wasn’t, we’d all have straight A’s, right?

      As your guide through the adventure of education, I’m here to make things a bit more enjoyable. I studied the boring books so you don’t have to. I got straight A’s and lived to tell about it. I understand this stuff, and you can too. In this guide, I’ll show you what you need to learn to get to the next level.

      Wherever I can, I explain things in pictures and stories. I break concepts down and teach them step by step. I try to stick with words that you know. I give examples from real life that you can relate to.

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      In this book, we’ll work together to improve your vocabulary and build your confidence. Confidence is very important, and it comes from trust. You can trust me as your guide, and most important, you can trust yourself. If your word knowledge isn’t strong enough, let’s do something about it!

      How this book is organized

      This book contains six chapters. We recommend you read them in order.

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      Chapter 2 contains 100-level words. These are the first words you’ll need to know.

      Chapter 3 contains 200-level words. These are a little more difficult. They may appear in textbooks, literature, and on tests.

      Chapter 4 contains 300-level words. These are the hardest words in the book. Learn these if you’re preparing for a standardized test. They may come up on the SAT* and other tests.

      Chapter 5 contains common prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

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      These word parts can help you with the meanings of words you don’t know.

      *SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

      Chapter 6 contains practice exercises.

      Complete the games to practice what you’ve learned. The more you use the words, the better they will stick in your mind.

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      To learn more

      Ready to learn more words? After you’ve finished this book, visit the egghead website at www.petersonspublishing.com. Click the egghead link for even more new words and practice. This book will get you off to a great start. The website can give you that extra vocabulary boost!

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      You can find us on Facebook® at www.facebook.com/petersonspublishing. Peterson’s resources are available to help you do your best in school and on important tests in your future.

      Peterson’s books

      Along with the egghead’s Guides, Peterson’s publishes many types of books. These can help you prepare for tests, choose a college, and plan your career. They can even help you obtain financial aid. Look for Peterson’s books at your school guidance office, local library or bookstore or at www.petersonsbooks.com. Many Peterson’s eBooks are also online!

      We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have about this book. Your feedback will help us make educational dreams possible for you—and others like you.

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      Chapter 2

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      100-Level Words

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      Abstract: not concrete

      Example

      Physical objects are concrete. You can touch and hold them. Thoughts and ideas are abstract. You can’t touch or hold them. Some abstract ideas are hard to understand.

      Meet Robert

      Robert was an artist. He liked to paint abstract art. Robert’s friends liked him, but they didn’t understand his art. Instead of painting objects like vases or flowers, Robert painted ideas. They looked like blobs on a page.

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      Accessible: easy to access or understand

      Example

      Something that is accessible is easily entered or not difficult to figure out.

      Hard to access

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      Adhere: to stick to or follow

      Example

      You can adhere a stamp to an envelope.

      You can adhere to a rule.

      To adhere or not?

      Geraldo enlisted in the military. There were many rules to follow. Geraldo realized he wasn’t much of a rule guy. He liked to do things his own way. "Why do I have to adhere to specific rules for everything? Geraldo asked himself. What happens if I don’t?" Geraldo found out the next day when he was on latrine duty. He was forced to clean all the bathrooms!

      Advocate: to stand up for;

      to support

      Example

      People advocate for causes they believe in. For instance, they might advocate for a charity that rescues lost pets.

      Mr. Hudson takes a stand

      Mr. Hudson was a lawyer with a strong record. He rarely lost a case. In court he would advocate for his clients and help them win.

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      Ambiguous: unclear or vague

      Example

      Something that’s ambiguous can have more than one meaning, you’re not sure exactly what it means.

      Clear as mud?

      Sasha’s teacher complained that she could not understand Sasha’s essay. "This sentence is ambiguous to me. What is it supposed to mean?" she asked Sasha.

      Sasha read the sentence over. Even she didn’t understand it. Oh goodness, she said. I see what you mean about it not being clear.

      Ambivalent: not certain

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      Example

      Someone who is ambivalent has two different feelings at the same time about something, yet they cannot decide which feeling is right.

      Ari can’t decide

      Ari had a friend named Yvonne. He had ambivalent feelings about her. He liked her and disliked her at the same time. He wasn’t sure which feeling was the strongest.

      Animate: to bring alive

      Example

      A cartoon is an animated movie. The characters seem to actually be moving.

      Coming alive

      The scientists sat staring at the experiment. Both seemed to be in deep thought. Suddenly, one of them became animated, jumping up and running around the room. I’ve got it—I’ve got the answer! he said.

      Animosity: hatred

      Example

      If you feel animosity toward someone, you strongly dislike them.

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