This book provides strategies for scoring higher on the verbal reasoning section of the new SAT. It covers more than 2,000 words organized by Indo-European roots, with definitions and sources, advice on how to prepare for the writing section of the new SAT, and an understanding of what to look for in the critical reading passages. The book focuses on vocabulary learning, and is divided into three parts: basic assistance with the verbal SAT, vocabulary organized by roots, and additional vocabulary from different languages. The author provides a list of references. Distributed by Rowman & Littlefield. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)