Hot Words for the SAT

by Linda Carnevale M.A.

Overview

Barron’s Hot Words for the SAT features more than 500 words that appear most frequently on the SAT. This edition includes additional lessons on the vocabulary specific to the SAT Reading and SAT Writing and Language tests.

In each lesson, author Linda Carnevale focuses on a thematic word cluster—groups of words that have similar meanings or words used in similar circumstances—which makes it easier for students to learn usage, connotation, and the subtle differences between synonyms.

Also included are:

• Phonetic pronunciation keys for each word
• Memory tips
• Review exercises following every five lessons
• An alphabetical word index

Hot Words for the SAT helps students expand their vocabulary, enrich their essay writing, and facilitate their reading so they can improve their test-taking skills and score higher.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438011806
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	05/07/2019
Series:	Barron's SAT Prep
Edition description:	Seventh Edition
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	220,922
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

About the Author
Linda Carnevale holds a Master of Arts from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Formerly an English teacher at Cold Spring Harbor High School, Long Island, New York, she currently prepares students for the ACT and SAT and is the author of Barron’s Hot Words for the ACT, Hot Words for the SAT, SAT 1600: Aiming For the Perfect Score, and ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook, and she has also been published in a variety of local and national publications. Her poem “Daisies Grow on My Windowsill” was recently selected for publication in an anthology of poems about Long Island.

About the Publisher
In the 1930s, Manuel H. Barron opened a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. 

People from the community asked Mr. Barron about books that might be available to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron's created his own study guides.

80 years later, Barron's has helped millions of people prepare for their next step.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

Lesson 1 Using Few Words or Being Quiet 1

Lesson 2 Speaking 5

Lesson 3 Feeling Superior 11

Lesson 4 Unoriginal, Dull, Played Out 17

Lesson 5 Lessening Pain, Tension, or Conflict 22

Review Exercises 28

Lesson 6 Friendly and Agreeable 32

Lesson 7 Quarreling, Fighting, and Bitter Feelings 37

Lesson 8 Generosity with Time and Money; Showing Concern for Others 43

Lesson 9 Cheapness or Care with Spending Money 48

Lesson 10 Problems, Puzzlements, and Disasters 53

Review Exercises 59

Lesson 11 Harmful or Mean 63

Lesson 12 Criticizing, Disapproving, or Scolding 69

Lesson 13 Lacking Interest or Emotion 75

Lesson 14 Lacking Energy or Movement 81

Lesson 15 Humility and Obedience 87

Review Exercises 92

Lesson 16 Enthusiasm and Passion 96

Lesson 17 Being Stubborn 101

Lesson 18 Sound 106

Lesson 19 Praise and Respect 111

Lesson 20 More Than Enough 117

Review Exercises 122