Evaluating Vocabulary Lists for SAT Preparation

In this video, Nathan Greenberg, founder of Ivy League Mentors, reviews the top seven Google search results for SAT vocabulary lists. He discusses the criteria for a good vocab list, emphasizing the importance of common words, precise definitions, and context usage. Greenberg rates each list on a scale of 200 to 800, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each. He concludes with advice on focusing on frequently encountered words for effective learning.

What is the main goal of the student in the video?

• To find a math tutor

• To improve vocabulary for the SAT

• To learn a new language

• To get advice on college applications

What does Mr. Greenberg suggest about finding SAT vocabulary lists?

• They are all equally good

• There are too few available

• There are many lists online, but quality varies

• They are all outdated

According to Mr. Greenberg, what is a misconception about 'hard' words?

• They are simply words you don't know yet

• They are words that are rarely used

• They are words with multiple meanings

• They are words that are difficult to spell

What is a key feature of a good vocabulary list according to the video?

• It should have a lot of words

• It should be very short

• It should include precise definitions and usage examples

• It should be colorful

What was Mr. Greenberg's first impression of the Joe Puck dot IO list?

• It was beautifully formatted

• It had too few words

• It was poorly formatted

• It was missing definitions

Why did Mr. Greenberg deduct points from the Joe Puck dot IO list?

• It was too short

• It included outdated vocabulary

• It had no example sentences

• It was not aesthetically pleasing

What was a major issue with the Number Two Education list?

• It was too long

• It lacked parts of speech and sample sentences

• It was not available online

• It was too colorful

What was Mr. Greenberg's opinion on the Greenville ISD list?

• It was too short

• It was the best list

• It had the most common words

• It was a failure on any level

What did Mr. Greenberg notice about the Uni Echo list?

• It was the shortest list

• It had the most difficult words

• It was the same as a previous list

• It was a unique list

What was a problem with the Torito list according to Mr. Greenberg?

• It had too many pop-up ads

• It was too short

• It was missing definitions

• It was not available online