ETS has just released the Second Edition of the Official Guide. What does that mean for us? Well, a complete new GRE test at the back of the book, and, you guessed it, more vocabulary.
The words below are taken from the second test at the back of the book (the first test is the same as the test from the first edition).
We also have free video explanations for all of the questions in the new book here. Enjoy!
Bolster
To support (often modifies theory in GRE).
Recent and drastic extremes in weather do little to bolster the claim of those that the proverbial ‘bad weather’ is nothing more than a mere aberration.
Bridle
To hold back; restrain
Despite her numerous setbacks along the grueling trail, her enthusiasm to conquer the looming summit remained unbridled; so intent was she on becoming the first woman to ever scale the peak.
Lionize
To treat as a celebrity
Successful Olympic athletes do more than take home a chunk of metal; upon returning to their respective lands they are lionized by the media, which treat them as superheroes.
Row
(n.) – a noisy, bitter dispute
The recent row on the Congress floor was to be expected given the contentious nature of the bill at hand.
Dispassionate
Objective; impartial
She felt strong on many of the pressing issues of the day and found it difficult to remain dispassionate.
Superfluous
More than is needed
He added superfluous details to his testimony, so the prosecutor urged him to stick to relevant facts.
Arduous
Require much energy and concentration; exacting
The trek was so arduous that even those who were extremely fit were unable to summit on the first day.
Cerebral
Relating to the mind
While he enjoyed chatting about current events, he began to feel out of his element around his cerebral friend Tom, who always questioned the philosophical underpinnings of any position.
Humdrum
Dull, monotonous
Life in the suburbs can become remarkably humdrum for one accustomed to life in an urban environment.
Crestfallen
Sad, let down
She had hoped to attend the singer’s opening night performance, so she was crestfallen after learning that the singer had canceled his tour.
Hy. Chris..
Bridle & Row
Two new words.
Thanks,
Santu
You are welcome! And don’t forget ‘unbridled’
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Aha there is a new word …bridle..
Rest I remember
And don’t forget ‘unbridled.’
I guess words are almost the same as used earlier…
Btw I heard that the 2 nd edition included 4 new practice tests (not sure if they’re paper based or online) .
Are they the same or different? If they are different I would like to buy the new edition for my gre on August 13th
Hi Aman,
Two of the practice tests are PowerPrep tests. One of them is the same PowerPrep test from last year. As for the two paper-based tests, one is the same as the test from the1st Edition.
Chris,
Are these all the words encountered by you or just a subset of words..?
These are subset of words in the new Official Guide
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Hi Chris,
Do I need to buy the new version of this book if I already have the old one?
How much improvement does ETS make in each section of this book
compared with the latter version?
I have just found your blog, and I believe I am so lucky because all tips, techniques, and book reviews give me knowledge to tackle the test. Right now I am one of your big fans, so please keep doing your good work.
Thanks alot,
To
I’m happy the blog has been helpful
. Speaking of the blog, I just wrote a post that should answer your question:
http://magoosh.com/gre/2012/ets-official-guide-to-the-gre-revised-general-test-2nd-edition-book-review/
Let me know if that helps
Have you’ve done a review of the newer edn of The OG? If so where can I find it?
Here it is
http://magoosh.com/gre/2012/ets-official-guide-to-the-gre-revised-general-test-2nd-edition-book-review/
Hey Chris,
So, what do you say, should we go for the recent second edition, is it worth buying?
Are changes major or minor.
This should help
http://magoosh.com/gre/2012/ets-official-guide-to-the-gre-revised-general-test-2nd-edition-book-review/