<p>Do you guys suggest memorizing the 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th definitions of words with multiple meanings?</p>
<p>You can’t really memorize all the meanings of a certain word. *shrug.
I’d say just read thoroughly and rely on the context to give the meaning to you. Also some words are used in a very weird/vague way so even if you DO memorize multipe meanings of the word, you won’t know how the author of the passage is using it unless you depend on the context (which is what I’m suggesting in the first place). </p>
<p>Of course, you need to know the meanings of the choices in Word-in-Context questions, though. So, my answer to your question is No, that’s not a very wise decision. It’ll only make things more complicated for you.</p>
<p>Just know that “want” can mean desire as well as lack.
That screwed me during an AP Eng Lang in-class essay. So I’m a bit bitter :)</p>
<p>I agree with Feed, you can’t really memorize all of the definitions. You have to work more on context. If you have a general understanding of the word you will be fine. You won’t have much time, you have to use context clues and your general understanding of the word to be able to finish.</p>