CNET Editors' review
If you're looking for a free way to sharpen your vocabulary skills for an impending standardized test, this program can be an invaluable resource. Though Vocabulary Builder Simple isn't a touchstone of modern design, the two-pane interface is a snap to understand and displays simple instructions. In the top window, you'll find a word and a list of five possible definitions. Once you've made your selection, the bottom window tells you whether you're correct. If you are, you can exclude the word from further testing by marking it as mastered. If you're not, Vocabulary Builder Simple gives you the right answer. The program can randomly quiz you on a selection of terms from its 4,800-word database, or you can choose one of three difficulty levels, although very few terms are classified as hard. While you're testing, the software tracks your progress and eventually gives you a grade. You'll also find a dictionary, although there aren't really any other features to speak of. Since this program doesn't cost a dime to use, we think most test takers should give this study aid a shot.
Publisher's Description
From Vocabulary Builder:
Use this vocabulary-building program to practice for the SAT, GRE, GMAT or any vocabulary-intensive examination, or simply to increase your vocabulary. It asks you a series of multiple-choice questions. You can edit the words, categorize them to make them easier to memorize, and even track your progress. The program also has a built-in dictionary. The download link provided is only for Windows. Visit the author's Web site to get the version for your operating system.
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2.7 starsout of 15 votes
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2.7 starsout of 15 votes
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"I loved this vocabulary builder programs"
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
This program provide exact words and process to improve vocabulary.
This program is must for GMAT GRE.Cons
This program is bit slow but dosnt affect the learning process.
Summary
I liked it.
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"Can't load"
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
Can't load, cho knows
Cons
Can't load, who knows
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Can't load, can't rate
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"Won't work for me."
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
Nice idea if it would work.
Cons
Asked me to update flash.. of which i already had the current.. but still says it can't find it.. so can't use. (darn it)
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"Nice program, very useful."
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
Many words, easy to use
Cons
I have not found any
Summary
If you want to improve your vocabulary this tool will help.
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"I had something else in mind."
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
I am confident that this software is excellent for other user's needs, however I was hoping to find a word power expedition rather than a exam prep tool.
Cons
I am not interested in an exam prep tool.
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"Very Good"
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
Its very helpful in memorizing the words and in grading too..
Cons
The only disadvantage i found was that we cann't add new word to the database..
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"Great!"
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
It worked and it is good, as promised.
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"Very good product!!"
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Pros
The ability to say that a word is mastered!!!
No other product gave the facility that I could know some of of thw words...
Cons
No voice
very simple tests...
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"very helpful"
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Summary
very helpful. Many words do not have good meanings and examples but the feature to access dict.org from within the progam compensates for that. I highly recommend this program to those preparing for SAT and GRE.
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"The download works."
Version: Vocabulary Builder Simple 1.2
Summary
The download now works. The program lives up to its name : a very simple vocabulary builder.
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