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Take the guesswork out of the GRE The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. The GRE aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. GRE For Dummies with Online Practice provides updated resources and preparation strategies to help you score your very best on exam day. So, grab a pen, paper, or your electronic device and get started now! * Use trusted strategies to score your highest on the exam * Master verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing sections of the GRE * Prepare for the big day by answering sample questions and taking practice exams * Get one-year access to six practice tests online It's never been easier or more efficient to prep for the GRE!

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Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with the GRE 5

Chapter 1: Knowing What to Expect with the GRE 7

Chapter 2: Owning the GRE: Strategies for Success 13

Chapter 3: Gearing Up for Exam Day 19

Part 2: Tackling the Verbal Section One Word at a Time 25

Chapter 4: What are They Saying: Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence 27

Chapter 5: Getting the Gist: Reading Comprehension 45

Chapter 6: Critical Thinking: Argument Analysis Questions 61

Chapter 7: Expanding Your Vocabulary to Boost Your Score 71

Part 3: Math You Thought You'd Never Need Again 91

Chapter 8: Back to Basic Arithmetic 93

Chapter 9: Algebra: Finding What X Really Means 111

Chapter 10: Getting into Shapes with Geometry 135

Chapter 11: Putting in a Good Word Problem 163

Chapter 12: Interpreting Data and Graphs 183

Chapter 13: Comparing Quantities: They Report, You Decide 203

Part 4: Penning Powerful Analytical Essays 217

Chapter 14: Writing Analytical Essays on Issues and Arguments 219

Chapter 15: Practicing Analytical Writing and Sample Essays 235

Part 5: Taking Full-Length Practice GREs: It's All You 243

Chapter 16: Practice Exam 1 245

Chapter 17: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 271

Chapter 18: Practice Exam 2 285

Chapter 19: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 309

Chapter 20: Practice Exam 3 321

Chapter 21: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 347

Part 6: The Part of Tens 357

Chapter 22: Ten Key Facts about the GRE 359

Chapter 23: Ten Mistakes You Won't Make (While Others Will) 363

Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Build Your Skills with the Online Exams 367