Unfortunately, most students don't have the wealth of words or the volume of vocabulary that enable them to get top scores on the SAT I (the test that most people call “the SAT”). The fact that you don't have an SAT vocabulary isn't due to a lack of intelligence, it's due to the fact that almost everyone speaks using concise sentences that get to the point, rather than belabor it.<p>Everyone begins with a different level of vocabulary. You may already know half of the words here or you may only know a few. Regardless of how strong or weak your vocabulary currently is, <i>SAT Vocabulary For Dummies</i> will help you build your vocabulary and boost your test scores.<p>SAT Vocabulary For Dummies focuses exclusively on the vocabulary you need to know to get a good verbal score on the SAT. In this fun and easy-to-understand guide, test-prep guru Suzee Vlk provides you with a reliable way to increase your vocabulary—and scores. Unlike most vocabulary books, which provide long, boring, alphabetical lists of words, this groundbreaking guide organizes vocabulary into easy-to-remember categories (such as “personal appearance,” “intelligence,” or “money”). This book also:<ul><li>Focuses on “hot” SAT words—the 500 or so that turn up again and again on the exams<li>Illustrates the meaning of words by placing them in the context of a sentence—usually through humorous stories<li>Delivers lots of practical tips and tools for remembering tough words<li>Gives the lowdown on roots<li>Lists antonyms and synonyms and shows ways to increase comprehension using context<li>Contains practice questions with answer explanations</ul><p>Packed with tips, tricks, stories, and jokes that will help build your vocabulary, <i>SAT Vocabulary For Dummies</i> is a painless way to get a handle on the words that you need to master before you take the SAT.