<p>^Delighted that you have joined the discussion. As always, your insights are valuable and appreciated.</p>
<p>The words on Posts 4 and 5 represent the answers to vocabulary-based questions on the Saturday 09 PSAT. They demonstrate the types if words currently being asked by CB/ETS test writers.</p>
<p>Direct Hits defined, discussed, and illustrated all of these words. A student who studied DH would have reaped a substantial reward of Critical Reading points. In fact, it could easily have pushed some students over the National Merit threshold. </p>
<p>I agree with your general view of most vocabulary lists. As I have repeatedly documented, studying massive vocabulary lists in Barrons and other sources is both arid and a waste of time. However, DH seems to be more than just another “must read” list of words. It helped me and a large number of CCers prepare for the PSAT/SAT. Its record of success is now fully documented. Xiggi, I encourage you to take a look at DH. I will be very interested in your evaluation. Meanwhile, lets hope that the next SAT has blasphemous on it - LOL!!!</p>