Just in Time Vocabulary - 10 short chapters - study and test-prep approach

Sep 14, 2026

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Just in Time Vocabulary supports last-minute exam preparation by refreshing essential vocabulary knowledge and teaching practical strategies for determining word meanings. The approach is organized into ten short chapters with commonly tested word lists, a Benchmark Quiz to measure readiness, and skill-focused lessons with definitions. Readers also get exam-use tips, a 25-question practice quiz with detailed answers, and structured features like glossary, Rule Book, and Cheat Sheet sidebars plus resources and a complete vocabulary list for each chapter.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages222

Reading Time9 h 19 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Pronunciation Key

Study Skills

Determining Meaning from Context

Using Preﬁxes and Sufﬁxes

Latin Word Roots

Greek Word Roots

Versatile Verbs

Foreign Words and Phrases

$5 Words

Appendix A: Preﬁxes, Sufﬁxes, and Word Roots

Appendix B: Additional Resources

JUST IN TIME Vocabulary [www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com](www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com) [www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com](www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com) S IN M wwoEcLTaSubarogfaycom Elizabeth Chesla U J E T T I ® ® N EW YOR K Copyright © 2004 LearningExpress, LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress, LLC, New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Chesla, Elizabeth L. Just in time vocabulary / Elizabeth Chesla.—1st ed. [p. cm](p. cm). ISBN 1-57865-507-4 (pbk.) 1. Vocabulary—Study and teaching. I. Title. LB1574 .5.C44 2004 372.44—dc22 2003019051 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition ISBN 1-57685-507-4 For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: [www.learnatest.com](www.learnatest.com) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Elizabeth Chesla is the author of 501 Vocabulary Questions, TOEFL Exam Success, Reading Comprehension Success, Write Better Essays, and contributing author of GMAT Exam Success, ACT Exam Success, GED Exam Success, and many other writing and reading guides and test-preparation books. She teaches English language arts at Seton Hall University and lives in South Orange, New Jersey. [www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com](www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com) [www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com](www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com) CONTENTS Introduction ix Pronunciation Key xiii 1 Study Skills 1 2 Determining Meaning from Context 16 3 Using Preﬁxes and Sufﬁxes 38 4 Latin Word Roots 60 5 Greek Word Roots 79 ww.omagncoeenoddirer C4ommUonly.CobnfusdoWogrds fa19917com 8 Versatile Verbs 137 9 Foreign Words and Phrases 157 10 $5 Words 175 Appendix A: Preﬁxes, Sufﬁxes, and Word Roots 195 Appendix B: Additional Resources 205 [www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com](www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com) Introduction You are just a few weeks—perhaps even just a few days—from taking a big exam that will test your vocabulary, and you haven’t begun to study. Perhaps you just haven’t had the time; after all, your schedule is ﬁlled with work, family, and other obligations. Or perhaps you have had the time, but you have procrastinated; vocabulary has never been your strong suit. Maybe you have waited until the last minute because you simply need a refresher course, not an exhaustive review. Or maybe you didn’t even realize that your test included a section on vocabulary, and now you have only a short time to prepare. wwriguslabnskilmks Efoe VWahLobuuo.e3siis5nSeaoecosywtefoayd wrtu-smldnsteouwtrorgpntkeiaoae-, com If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then Just in Time Vocabulary is the you review the vocabulary words and skills you already know and teach you other words and strategies that you will need for the exam. In just ten short chapters, you will get just the essentials, just in time for passing your big test. THE JUST IN TIME TEST-PREP APPROACH At LearningExpress, we know how important test scores and an educated vocabulary can be. Whether you are preparing for the PSAT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, or a Civil Service exam, or you simply need to improve your fundamental vocabulary skills fast, our Just in Time streamlined approach can work for you. Each skill-building lesson includes: • 35–40 commonly tested vocabulary words • a brief Benchmark Quiz to help you assess your knowledge of the words and skills in the chapter • a brief lesson covering an essential vocabulary skill and word definitions • speciﬁc tips and strategies to use as you study and during the exam • a 25-question practice quiz followed by detailed answers and explanations to help you measure your progress JUST IN TIME VOCABULARY Our Just in Time series also includes the following features: • O Extra Help sidebars that refer you to other LearningExpress skill builders or other resources that can help you learn more about a par

FAQs

Who is Just in Time Vocabulary designed for?

It targets readers who are only a few days or weeks away from a vocabulary-heavy exam and need a fast refresher rather than an exhaustive review.

How does each chapter in the book support exam preparation?

Each chapter includes commonly tested vocabulary words, a Benchmark Quiz, a lesson on an essential vocabulary skill, study and exam tips, and a 25-question practice quiz with answers and explanations.

What vocabulary-learning skills are covered in the first half of the book?

The chapters emphasize study skills, determining meaning from context, using preﬁxes and sufﬁxes, and learning from Latin and Greek word roots.

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