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[sparklingsoull]

So. Something weird just happened to me. I practiced the GRE (and I am an English minor who is interested in the qualitative aspect of Sociology). Turns out my scores always end up better in the math then the verbal (aside from geometry). Why is that? I use words like "salubrious" every day

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[tisiphone]

Are you taking the adaptive practice tests? I have to fight like hell to stay on top of those because the more right answers you get the harder the next one is and soon you're trying to remember what "anchorite" means.

[sparklingsoull]

I am just doing the regular book one. I think my difficulty is how I get so nervous as I am studying I read through the word quickly. You know? Just a personal problem... either that or I'm an idiot.

[tisiphone]

Or you might be practicing wrong. Are you actually using flashcards or audio cues to help you learn the words, or are you just going through the tests?

[sparklingsoull]

I just started using audio to learn the words (which I will also put on while I am sleeping). Just until a month ago I would just go through the tests.

[hermionephd]

Practicing with the "regular book one" is not the best idea if it's the only method you're using - go for practice tests through websites or books like Barron. The unofficial computer practice tests will underestimate your score, but they are a great source in terms of learning how to take the GRE and manage your time (which is easily one of the most important things you should be focusing on).

I agree with ladykathryn that it is very important to be studying. Reviewing is not studying.

[geekpunkgrrl]

I hope it's a mineral!

[tisiphone]

Alas, it's a religious hermit.