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The Vocabulary Builder Workbook: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words Paperback – March 20, 2018

by Chris Lele (Author), Magoosh (Author)
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Improve your vocabulary with simple lessons and activities.

Building your vocabulary requires more than flash cards. That’s why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook, you’ll gain and retain a fundamental understanding of more than 1,400 essential words.

Ideal for those taking the SAT, ACT, or GRE―or for those who simply want to practice and boost their reading, writing and speaking skills― this workbook makes the task of expanding your vocabulary an opportunity for real learning and growth.

This vocabulary workbook includes:

  • EXPERTLY DESIGNED LESSONS: Explore lessons organized by theme to help you identify roots, form associations, and recognize thousands of additional words outside of this workbook.
  • A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH: Build up your vocabulary with lessons that steadily increase in difficulty for continued advancement.
  • RETENTION-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES: Discover exercises designed to help you remember every word long after the test is over.

Increase your vocabulary and become a better reader, writer, and test-taker with The Vocabulary Builder Workbook.

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"Chris Lele knows more about the English language than anyone I've ever met, so if you want to improve your vocabulary, you're learning from the absolute best. He's helped thousands of students as Magoosh's GRE and SAT expert, and it's easy to see why so many students love him: he makes learning vocabulary feel like the most exciting and action-packed activity you've ever done. Seriously."– Bhavin Parikh, CEO and Founder of Magoosh

"The Vocabulary Builder Workbook is a goldmine of content and activities for both teacher use and self-study. The book's effectiveness lies in its interactive nature, with regular activities punctuating every lesson and fostering natural, long-lasting retention of the material. The various features of the lessons contribute to the book's extremely flexible nature, making it ideal for learners of different proficiencies, commitment levels, and learning styles."—Andrea Vassilev, expert SAT/ACT curriculum writer and former Chief Academic Officer, Triumph Education

"More than any other book of its kind, The Vocabulary Builder Workbook has something for everyone. Chris Lele’s clever, targeted vocabulary-building lessons can help children, adults, and teachers alike."—David Recine, Learning Psychology Researcher and Educational Blogger

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CHRIS LELE is a passionate teacher and vocabulary wizard. As a senior curriculum manager at the leading test prep company Magoosh, Chris inspires students from around the world with engaging and progress focused lesson plans. Beyond the classroom, Chris reaches out to students through his YouTube channel (with over 10 million views).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zephyros Press; Workbook edition (March 20, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193975481X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1939754813
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1 x 10 inches
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    CHRIS LELE is a passionate teacher and vocabulary wizard. As a senior curriculum manager at the leading test prep company Magoosh, Chris inspires students from around the world with engaging and progress-focused lesson plans. Beyond the classroom, Chris reaches out to students through his YouTube channel (with over 10 million views).

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    Hi! We’re Magoosh—a leading online test-prep company based in Berkeley, California. Magoosh gives students everything they need to make studying from their computers or mobile devices a breeze.

    We know there are many students out there who prefer paper books, either as their main studying source or to supplement online studies. That's why we published a GRE prep book...and we have others in the works!

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Tonja Drecker
5.0 out of 5 stars Broken down nicely and good exercises
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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I picked this up form my homeschooled high school student to start preparing for the ACT/SAT in a few years. The book is broken down into many themes, such as prefixes, language origins, common usages, etc. Each lesson is one page and holds around 7-8 words, which can be categorized under the theme. The word is presented along with it's function (noun, adjective, and so forth), and then, the pronunciation is given. A short definition of one line is followed by an example sentence, where the word is used. Then, a sentence or two with interesting tidbits about the origin, related history, or other interesting information surrounding the word is shared. At the end of the page, is an activity box, where the words are quickly revisited in a small exercise. The answers to the exercises are found at the end of the book, along with an index, detailing where each word can be found in the book.

It's simple, direct and does a decent job at presenting the words. The simple definition along with interesting facts, do help to remember the word. And the following exercise, although short, is nice. We add quizzes at the end of the week and try to use the words in 'daily use' as well. But we do appreciate this set-up since it adds just a tad bit of extras without steering away from the basics.
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Jim McCracken
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Building Vocabulary for High Schoolers and Adults
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
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User-friendly format, excellent choice of words. I’m using this for homeschooled high-schoolers and am learning so much myself.
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Margaret M.
5.0 out of 5 stars This vocabulary book is very educational
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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I like the activities and lessons, I'm using this book to learn more words.
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David K.
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but not outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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I’m presently finished with half of this vocabulary book. The activities at the end of each lesson range from poor to good. There should be a comprehensive test at the end of the book. Approximately 95% of the 1400 words are well chosen by the author. Equanimity and Erudite are two of my favorites under E words. Expressing oneself concisely and accurately ultimately should lead to better communication. Unfortunately,
the person listening too often has a poor vocabulary which can result in misunderstanding and worse. Take care to use your excellent vocabulary in the appropriate setting.
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apoem
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Lots of words.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018
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I couldn't find where it gave a grade level for this book. I would say it's going to be great for people who want to improve their vocabulary for test taking at the high school and college level.

This book is split up into sections such as 'Words with French Origins' or 'Animal Vocabulary' etc.
Each section might be 2 -4 or 6 pages long. It covers a wide range of words.

On each page there is about six vocabulary words. I'm not sure of the distinction but there are three or four main words and then in a little box on the side with another three or four words. All of them pertaining to the section.
Each word is defined and a sentence is provided so you can see the word in action.

At the bottom of each page there is a little quiz on those words. The quiz might have four or five questions and the format changes. One page might have a multiple choice questions and another page might have a fill in the blank quiz. The important thing is it gives you an opportunity to practice using those words.

With all of that said, I don't think I'd call this a workbook so much as a review of vocabulary. If there were longer quizzes or more review or even if the quizzes would continually test words from previous pages then that would be much more helpful.

IF you are about to take a big test and want to improve your vocabulary or refresh it, this would be a great option. I use this in my homeschooling with my high school kids. If you are getting ready to take the ACT or GRE this would probably be a helpful resource provided you have time to read the words, practice them and study them. If you want a word of the day to increase your personal vocabulary, this would be a useful book because often you will see opposites together on the same page so you can learn 2-3 words at once.
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Konstancja
5.0 out of 5 stars It requires brainpower
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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Not only did I learn vocabulary but also realized I probably have ADD & memory loss. I have misplaced the book, now I feel dumb. Please send a replacement
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C. Becker
3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea but needs editing
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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I teach local SAT prep courses, and I am considering adding a vocabulary book to my curriculum. This book looked like what I needed and had great reviews, so I purchased a copy to look over. I immediately noticed a mistake. The table of contents has a phonetic spelling beside the word "contents" which indicates it should be pronounced like the adjective "content." That did not concern me too much since the pronunciation of that word is apparently there just for fun. But then as I quickly flipped through the book, I noticed many other pronunciation issues. For example, "introvert" and "extrovert" both had the accent on the wrong syllable. I saw many multi-syllable words that were missing an accent mark altogether. Maybe there are no mistakes in the definitions and word histories, but I certainly don't have time to check them all before I tell my students what book to buy. I'm disappointed that I will not be able to use this book. I need one that I can trust: I can't afford to use my prep time looking for errors and my class time having my students write in corrections.
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Katy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun adult activity book
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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My doctor recommended I find new ways to challenge my brain so I don't become bored so easily with my ADHD. I bought this to try and love it! It's challenging and has so many great vocabulary words it it!
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Sun
5.0 out of 5 stars Grouped by topics
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2022
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All vocabs are grouped. It is way easier to remember the words with same / opposite meanings. I am totally amazed by the arrangement
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Rene
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para reforzar el vocabulario
Reviewed in Mexico on October 14, 2021
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Este libro me lo recomendó un amigo que es de nacionalidad China y que vive en NY , es una excelente herramienta para enriquecer el vocabulario.
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Alexis Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally good vocabulary builder
Reviewed in India on August 25, 2023
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This book is one of the most accessible vocabulary builder books I have encountered. It is better than flashcards as it is organized based on several themes that are easy to learn and master new words. The exercises at the end of each lesson (one per page) help you check and revise what you have learned. A must-have for anyone who wants to improve their vocabulary--from beginner to advanced learners.
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Babs from Hartlepool
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2022
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I find this book really helpful on brushing up on my vocabulary, lots of words and easy to follow and understand. I’m glad I bought this book it’s very helpful.
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Rosa Sarra
5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Italy on April 27, 2019
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