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| Author: Kaplan
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
Buy New: $16.61
You Save: $0.34 (2%)
Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 3080
Media: Cards
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1004
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 3.4 x 2.2
ISBN: 1419552201
Dewey Decimal Number: 371
EAN: 9781419552205
Publication Date: July 3, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good words, but TERRIBLE definitions August 12, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Embarrassing quality from Kaplan. The words they have chosen may be appropriate and certainly seem like "GRE Words", however, the word choice, sentence examples, and even the definitions are terrible. Did they even have an English instructor take a look at them?
The example sentences often use an obscure or not-intuitive usage of the vocab word. For example, "inimical":
"Even though a cease-fire had been in place for months, the two sides were still inimical to each other."
The point being: You would NEVER see this sentence in a newspaper or book...why didn't they use a more common usage of the word as an example? Like "...inimical to good health...".
More examples abound. This terrible work and an embarrassment from Kaplan.
 Anyone can build their vocabulary March 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered this because I was going to have to take the GRE in order to begin a Master's program. I am going through a certification program in order to teach school. I decided that I did not want to continue my education at this time as I would like to be ready for my first year of teaching. However, I enjoy going over these cards because there are words in there that I have never heard of before. I am an avid reader and it is amazing that I have never come across some of these words. This product is a wonderful tool for anyone. A business person who needs to brush up, a stay at home mom or dad who want the satisfaction of a sharpened intellect. This is also terrific for children. I have an 8 and 10 year old and share these words with them sometimes and their teachers have both commented that their vocabulary is astounding. I would say put them in a place where you get bored and you will always have something to pull out and practice.
 Great Idea Poorly Executed October 4, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Vocabulary flash cards for the GRE are a great idea. The 500 words given from Kaplan are fine. Unlike previous reviewers, I find the definitions to be sufficient. They're short and could definitely be more involved, but they're sufficient.
I was most disappointed with the presentation and actual execution of the idea. The flash cards themselves are very small, about the size of a "Chance" or "Community Chest" card in the classic monopoly game. The writing is even smaller, and after a little bit of time studying, it becomes a bit straining on the eyes. The poorest part, however, are the cards themselves. They're not glossy or laminated, such as a nice deck of playing cards. They're just paper, thinner than a notecard. They're easily ripped, would stain with any water or food, and bend and wear very easily. I'm disappointed. I've used Kaplan a lot, this is the most inferior product I've seen from them. I will most likely return the cards for a vocab building book and just make my own cards.
kaplan GRE, enough words to remember March 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
easy to take it on the go, but somewhat cumbersome caring it on the bus. Only take a few cards out at a time to memorize them, or you might become overwhelmed. Great for studying with a friend. Type is appromixately 10-12 font size. Also writing the words out is helpful.
Helpful Cards May 9, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
These cards are a helpful review, but if you have the time before you take the GRE you should memorize "root" words.
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