Hot Words for the SAT by Linda
Carnevale
Clustering Is Effective
Updated and expanded to reflect the vocabulary and format of the current
SAT’s Critical Reading section, Hot Words for the SAT presents and
defines more than 365 words that frequently appear on SAT exams. The
book is divided into 35 lessons, each consisting of dozens of illustrative
sentences and a thematic word cluster. Each cluster contains words
having similar meanings or words that apply to similar circumstances. Also
included are new pronunciation keys for each word, memory tips,
expanded review exercises following every five lessons, and an
alphabetical word index. College-bound students who successfully
complete the book’s exercises and master these words will expand their
lifelong vocabulary and improve their chance for acceptance at the school
of their choice.
Personal Review: Hot Words for the SAT by Linda Carnevale

I am a mom with a 10 year old who is begging to study SAT words. (Don't
ask why...she just really wants to learn them) I saw this book being used
by the 10th graders at the local private school and I was very impressed.
The organization of words into groups with similar meanings is fabulous. It
really helps you to talk about those "shades of meaning" that you get with
different word choices. Of course, these are not the most difficult of the
SAT words, but I think it is perfect for the average to above average
student. The highly gifted child who is taking the SAT as a senior should
probably know the majority of these words already, but for most students I
think it is perfect.
HERE IS THE TRUE SECRET to the vocab section. Go through the entire
10 test prep book and underline each and every word that you do not
know. (The college board book with the cheap grey paper, costs about 20
bucks). Then make 3x5 cards. By the time you have gone through all 10
sample tests, you will know all the vocab you need to know. This is how
my 12 year old got a 750 on the verbal last year.
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