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MAT : 2004-2005 Edition

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ISBN-10: 0743249062
ISBN-13: 9780743249065

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How to Use This Book	p. ix
The Basics
An Overview of the MAT	p. 3
What is the Miller Analogies Test?	p. 3
How to Approach the MAT	p. 3
Sample Analogies	p. 4
MAT Topics	p. 6
Scoring on the MAT	p. 10
Where, When, and How to Take the MAT	p. 12
The Kaplan Method for Miller Analogies	p. 15
Determine Whether the Relationship is 1:2--3:4 or 1:3--2:4	p. 15
Build a Bridge Between the Complete Pair	p. 17
Choose the Answer that Fits the Bridge	p. 18
Work Backwards When You Have To	p. 19
Kaplan's Pacing and Test-Taking Strategies	p. 22
Chapter Quiz	p. 23
Diagnostic Test
Full-Length Diagnostic Test	p. 27
Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 34
Answers and Explanations	p. 35
MAT Content Areas
MAT Vocabulary and Wordplay Strategies	p. 47
A Word About Words on the MAT	p. 47
Classic Vocabulary Bridges	p. 47
Wordplay Bridges	p. 51
Grammar Bridges	p. 52
Vocabulary Building	p. 52
Chapter Quiz	p. 55
MAT Arts and Literature Strategies	p. 57
What to Expect from MAT Arts and Literature	p. 57
Literary Figures and Their Works	p. 58
Visual Artists and Their Works	p. 59
Musicians and Composers and Their Works	p. 60
Chapter Quiz	p. 62
MAT History and Social Science Strategies	p. 67
What to Expect from MAT History and Social Science	p. 67
Mythology	p. 67
Religion	p. 69
Explorers and Discoverers	p. 69
Geography	p. 70
Politics	p. 70
Psychology and Philosophy	p. 71
Chapter Quiz	p. 72
MAT Science and Math Strategies	p. 75
What to Expect from MAT Science and Math	p. 75
Medical Knowledge	p. 75
General Science	p. 77
Inventors, Scientists, and Mathematicians	p. 79
Units of Measurement	p. 80
Basic Mathematics Concepts and Terminology	p. 80
Roman Numerals	p. 81
Chapter Quiz	p. 83
Kaplan Study Lists
Vocabulary Word List	p. 87
Root Word List	p. 117
Specialized Vocabulary Study Lists	p. 145
Words About Words	p. 145
-Ologies	p. 148
Foreign Phrases	p. 150
Irregular Plurals	p. 152
Arts and Literature Study Lists	p. 155
Literary Terms	p. 155
Major Literary Figures	p. 157
Art Terms and Movements	p. 163
World Museums	p. 165
Major Artists	p. 166
Musical Terms	p. 169
Major Musicians and Composers	p. 171
History and Social Science Study Lists	p. 173
Mythological Figures	p. 173
Religious Terms	p. 175
Explorers and Discoverers	p. 177
Geographical Terms	p. 179
Historical Terms	p. 181
Historical Figures	p. 184
Philosophy and Psychology Terms	p. 186
Philosophy and Psychology Figures	p. 187
Math and Science Study Lists	p. 189
General Science Terms	p. 189
All About Animals	p. 193
Periodic Table	p. 194
Units of Measurement	p. 196
Basic Mathematical Terms and Concepts	p. 198
Numerical Prefixes	p. 201
Major Scientists, Mathematicians, and Inventors	p. 202
Full-Length Practice Tests
	p. 207
Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 215
Answers and Explanations	p. 216
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Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 233
Answers and Explanations	p. 234
	p. 243
Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 251
Answers and Explanations	p. 252
	p. 263
Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 271
Answers and Explanations	p. 272
	p. 283
Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 291
Answers and Explanations	p. 292
	p. 303
Scoring Your Practice Test	p. 311
Answers and Explanations	p. 312
Test Mentality	p. 323
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List price:	$18.00
Edition:	2003
Publisher:	Kaplan Publishing
Binding:	Trade Paper
Pages:	336
Size:	8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight:	1.23 lbs.
Language:	English

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