Should I study word roots or memorize the words themselves for the SSAT verbal?

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Coupled with intensive reading, which is the most effective strategy for the verbal section of the SSAT?

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You should do both, but I think the word roots/prefixes/suffixes are more useful. This is just my opinion. You have to see what works best for you.

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Both, by studying a vocabulary book that organizes words by roots

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Any examples of books organized that way?

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In my opinion, I only studied words but knew most of the basic roots (mal=bad, bene=good) and did very well on my verbal SSAT, so I would say spend more time on words but know some basic roots.

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@loklfdsafsdgas
I doubt that. For verbal section, I think it would be better to grab a roots based vocabulary book designed for SAT. I would pick up something thin and concentrate on those words only.