This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- How to define unfamiliar words using the four main types of context clues: synonyms/antonyms, definitions, examples, and the general sense of the passage.

- How the ParaPro specifically tests vocabulary in context, focusing on application within a reading passage rather than standalone definitions.

- How to identify and avoid the most common exam trap involving multiple-meaning words where the most familiar definition is an incorrect answer choice.

- A simple strategy for using prefixes, suffixes, and roots as an additional tool to determine a word's meaning.

- The memorable phrase "Context is King" to help you prioritize textual evidence over pre-existing knowledge during the exam.

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