GRE Prep

Master a curated set of high-impact Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes for decoding GRE vocabulary.

Infer word meaning from sentence-level context clues.

Apply knowledge of roots to deduce meanings of high-frequency words for judgment (e.g., laudatory, censorious, venal).

Apply knowledge of roots to deduce meanings of high-frequency words for complexity and change (e.g., equivocal, mercurial, ephemeral).

Apply knowledge of roots to deduce meanings of high-frequency words for argument and reasoning (e.g., specious, cogent, tendentious).

Distinguish between commonly confused GRE vocabulary pairs (e.g., disinterested vs. uninterested, enervate vs. energize).

Apply spaced repetition techniques to retain GRE vocabulary long-term.

Identify structural signals (contrast, continuation, cause-effect) in text completion prompts.

Solve single-blank text completion questions using context clues and elimination.

Solve double-blank text completion questions by evaluating answer combinations systematically.

Solve triple-blank text completion questions using a paragraph-level reading approach.

Recognize and avoid common trap answer choices in text completion questions.

Practice mixed text completion questions under timed conditions.

Explain the core strategy of identifying synonym pairs in sentence equivalence questions.

Use sentence-level context to narrow down and eliminate non-fitting answer choices.

Distinguish between near-synonyms to select the correct matching pair.

Identify and avoid trap answers that fit the sentence individually but lack a synonym match.

Practice sentence equivalence questions under timed conditions.

Identify the main idea and primary purpose of a GRE reading passage.

Answer detail-based questions by locating specific information in the passage.

Distinguish between explicitly stated information and inferences drawn from the passage.

Identify the author's tone, attitude, and perspective in a passage.

Answer 'select the sentence' questions by matching claims to specific textual evidence.

Apply structured annotation and paragraph-summarization techniques to comprehend dense academic passages efficiently.

Answer inference questions that require multi-step reasoning across a passage.

Analyze and compare viewpoints in passages presenting multiple perspectives.

Evaluate arguments by identifying assumptions, evidence, and logical gaps.

Answer 'strengthen the argument' and 'weaken the argument' critical reasoning questions.

Analyze the logical function of highlighted statements in 'bold-faced' critical reasoning questions.

Handle 'select all that apply' multiple-answer reading comprehension questions.

Apply all reading comprehension strategies to solve long-passage questions under timed conditions.

Apply advanced properties of integers, primes, and divisibility to solve complex GRE problems.

Apply remainder and modular arithmetic concepts to GRE-style problems.

Efficiently solve complex GRE problems involving advanced ratio, proportion, and fraction manipulation.

Master GRE-specific percentage problems, including compound interest and successive percent changes.

Apply properties of exponents and roots to simplify and compare expressions rapidly.

Solve high-difficulty quantitative comparison questions involving number properties.

Quickly solve complex or disguised linear equations and inequalities within GRE word problems.

Master techniques for solving disguised and complex quadratic equations found in GRE problems.

Systematically translate intricate word problems into precise algebraic models.

Solve word problems involving general algebraic relationships (e.g., age, consecutive integers, digit problems).

Solve rate, work, and mixture problems using efficient, systematic approaches.

Interpret and solve problems involving complex sequences and patterns.

Solve GRE problems involving absolute value equations and inequalities.

Solve high-difficulty quantitative comparison questions involving algebraic reasoning.

Solve complex, multi-figure GRE problems by applying properties of special right triangles and similarity.

Apply formulas for area and circumference to solve problems involving inscribed/circumscribed circles, sectors, and arcs.

Apply properties and area formulas to solve problems involving complex or composite quadrilaterals.

Apply angle and side properties to solve problems involving polygons.

Execute multi-step geometric reasoning by combining properties of different shapes in a single problem.

Solve coordinate geometry problems involving lines, slopes, distances, and geometric figures on the plane.

Solve high-difficulty quantitative comparison questions involving geometry.

Solve GRE data interpretation problems using tables, bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts with speed and accuracy.

Apply mean, median, mode, range, and standard deviation to solve advanced GRE statistics problems.

Solve problems involving normal distributions and percentiles.

Distinguish between counting problems that require permutations versus combinations.

Solve complex compound probability problems by applying permutation and combination principles.

Calculate probabilities of dependent, independent, and mutually exclusive events.

Synthesize data interpretation and statistics skills to solve multi-step GRE problems.

Identify and apply shortcuts for quantitative comparison questions, such as testing cases and assuming equality.

Use number plugging and back-solving to efficiently tackle difficult algebra and number properties problems.

Recognize and avoid common traps in high-difficulty GRE quantitative questions.

Apply multiple quantitative concepts to solve high-difficulty GRE practice problems.

Synthesize concepts from different math domains (e.g., algebra and geometry) to solve high-difficulty hybrid problems.

Analyze the scoring criteria of the GRE Issue essay and develop a clear, nuanced thesis for a given prompt.

Apply effective introduction and conclusion techniques for GRE essays.

Write a well-structured Issue essay body paragraph supporting a claim with specific evidence and reasoning.

Analyze the scoring criteria of the GRE Argument essay and identify logical fallacies in a given prompt.

Write a well-structured Argument essay body paragraph identifying a specific flaw and explaining its impact on the argument.

Practice writing complete Issue and Argument essays within the 30-minute time limit.

Edit and refine GRE essay drafts for clarity, coherence, and grammatical precision.