In honor of SAT season...
Remember studying lists of obscure vocabulary for the SAT, taking the test, and then wondering why none of those words were on it? Well, that vocab - or, at least, some rather challenging words - appears to be at http://www.freerice.com/.
The site, which tests vocabulary, is not only an incredibly handy procrastination tool, but educational - and even philanthropic, according to its creators.
So take a turn and see how you score...
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Comments
This is a tough quiz; I saw it recently in Gene Weingarten's online chat. I don't think I ever got above 41.
Posted by: Claude | November 20, 2007 11:58 AM
I've been having a great time with that site. I got to 48, but mostly hover between 41-43. It's quite challenging, but my Latin class of many years ago helps. My teacher always said it would come in handy some day :)
Posted by: Avalon | November 22, 2007 5:32 AM
I'm glad you've been enjoying it. Heaven knows I've spent quite a bit of time on the site myself.... marveling at all the words I don't know.
Posted by: Arin Gencer | November 22, 2007 9:52 AM