The Best Memory Tricks
for
Long Term Retention
The 3 - Word Rule:
Don't learn a single word
Learn:
Word ➡️ Synonym ➡️ Antonym
Example:
Word: Rigid
Synonym: Strict and inflexible
Antonym: Lenient and flexible
PYQ Strategy (SSC CGL Tip):
- Focus only on previous year vocabulary words because
- SSC repeats PYQ vocabulary.
- If you are seriously preparing for exams.
- Don't cram dictionary words randomly.
The experts have suggested to focus on previous year paper and try to make
sentence of new word. Examiners generally use highly effective strategy for
competitive exams. 55% vocabulary in competitive exams are derived from
previous year question paper, so prepare last 9 years question papers.
For competitive exam:
First of all, see the new word from PYQ, after then speak, when you feel
confident note it down in your notebook. Finally, you revise the word for exam.
Revision is must as we know revision is the key to success. Always try to follow
the following formula if you want to ace the exam:
See - Speak - Write - Revise (vocabulary)
"Learn today, Revise tomorrow & Revise after weekend" approach is correct and highly effective for building long term memory.
Create a short story to increase vocabulary:
Once there was a little girl who dwelled in a hut along with her grandma. One day
her grandma abandoned her as she was mentally disturbed.
Here you have learned two new words: 1 Dwell: means to live in a specific place or home. 2 Abandon: means desert.
Root Word Trick:
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