GRE Word Circles: An Online Cooperation for Classifying GRE Words

[pimi810]

Hi everyone,

Preparing for my GRE exam (19 Nov 2011) I came out with the idea of classification of GRE vocabularies, or synonym-base study. To be honest, Google+ friend Circle idea triggered me

I have built an online spreadsheet on "Google Docs" to cooperate online and fill out the sheet more efficiently. Using this method, you can easily memorize new words, and be able to recall meanings by recalling circle name, even though you have forgotten the exact meaning of each word.

Till know, 4 person have joined me, and the project has been started up. Anyone who has at least studied books like Barron's 1100 or Barron's essential words for GRE are eligible to join this program.

Please contact me if you are interested in this project. Feel free to ask me your questions.

Bests,

Peyman

[George2248]

How can I help you? I just finished Baroons book and Im taking the exam on sep 26

[Pencilnerd]

Seems like a smart idea- the best way to learn vocabulary words is when they are organized by semantically related categories. This makes it easier to build connections to words you already know. But there are many GRE vocabulary resources out there with words classified by meaning- how will yours be different/better?

[pimi810]

How can I help you? I just finished Baroons book and Im taking the exam on sep 26

so your vocab level should be good.

just send an email to pimi810 [at] gmail.com (using your gmail account), and I'll add you to be able to see the sheet.

I don't know writing e-mail address is allowed in this forum or not, so pardon me!

Edited August 28, 2011 by pimi810

[pimi810]

Seems like a smart idea- the best way to learn vocabulary words is when they are organized by semantically related categories. This makes it easier to build connections to words you already know. But there are many GRE vocabulary resources out there with words classified by meaning- how will yours be different/better?

that's very true.

All we are going to do is to classify words that we have learned (in the context or by leitner bos, ....) to avoid forgetfulness and conflict.

For example, Criticize Circle may includes:

Admonish v. Reprimand v. Rebuke v. Inveigh v. Aspersion n. Castigate v. Disparage v. Chasten v. Reproach v. Harangue v. Berate v. Tirade n. Vituperate v. Obloquy n. Opprobrium n. Excoriate v. Reprove v.

I heard that all guys who took high verbal score suggest Barron's word list 3500. I didn't find any organized resource associated to this book. If you know, please inform me.

However, when you, yourself are trying to classify, the process (so called Circle developing) helps your mind to organize words more effectively.

I have tried it and result is amazing. If you have a good vocabulary level, send me your Gmail to invite you to the project.

[pimi810]

Project overview:

http://ifile.it/wikhxd9

[SumaiyaR]

Hey I am also interested. I have gone through the Barron's book as well.

[InquilineKea]

I just sent the email to pimi810. Am interested too

[Hatem]

I was thinking about this idea in the past few days.I wanted to arrange similar words into groups and intended to do it alone but was anxious about wasting a lot of time and effort.I find your project practical and I hope to join it.

[pimi810]

Hey I am also interested. I have gone through the Barron's book as well.

LnquilineKea and Hatam, I added you.

Please send me an e-mail, SumaiayR.