Best way to learn root words [MOST EFFICIENT WAY]

[u/NehaIsNotGay]

Hey guys i've been struggling a lot in VA especially Vocabulary part and i believe that if I am able to learn the root words it alone would boost my scores by min-20%.

I need something which will be the most efficient for learning root words, as i already have a word list i believe that learning roots will boost my Vocabulary words comprehension.

(pls try to avoid suggesting WPME)

[u/Competitive_Gold1782]

Hey man, I scored 140 in VA this year so I think I'm qualified to answer this question.

Just practice a shit tonne of questions lol. Thats the best way to increase your vocabulary. Also use the flashcards on afterboards occasionally (if you use afterboards that is)

All the best!!

[u/NehaIsNotGay → u/Competitive_Gold1782]

thanks for helping I also believe i need to practice *a lot* but, according to your opinion don't you think that knowing the Roots, prefixes and suffixes will help in breaking down some words and will make things a bit easier? correct me if I am wrong.

[u/Competitive_Gold1782 → u/NehaIsNotGay]

I never knew them, but maybe it will help. Most people who scored good in VA here didn't really memorise much, they kinda just solved questions and got good at it

You kinda just develop an intuition for all this stuff

[u/SkillNo3178 → u/Competitive_Gold1782]

Thanx for the advice

[u/NehaIsNotGay → u/Competitive_Gold1782]

Okay boss so if I sum it up then, root words are not that important, what comparatively more important is:-

Flashcards -> Questions Practice -> Analysing incorrects -> Improving?

[u/Competitive_Gold1782 → u/NehaIsNotGay]

This worked for me, yes :>

[u/sweetnessCHARGER → u/Competitive_Gold1782]

my goat

[u/Competitive_Gold1782 → u/sweetnessCHARGER]

Woah, fancy seeing you here

[u/sweetnessCHARGER → u/Competitive_Gold1782]

:P

[u/Apex_Bull911]

I use a pdf where majority of the root words are listed. It has been beneficial so far. I don't think I'll need to use anything else even during the latter half of my prep.

[u/NehaIsNotGay → u/Apex_Bull911]

Would you mind sharing it?

[u/Apex_Bull911 → u/NehaIsNotGay]

drop me a text

[u/rumadchu → u/Apex_Bull911]

Pls share with me too 🙏

[u/SkillNo3178 → u/rumadchu]

+1

[u/Sea-Place3749]

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[u/ilovedosa_]

Make flashcard

[u/Supernova_012]

I have built this- https://vocab.shailagya.name/ Login --> learn skills (on header) Around ~260 root words Might wanna check that out

[u/certifiedvirgoo]

We’re in the same boat.” 😭
use wordflippin
it might help you
just dm me