One subtle problem with standardized tests is that they need sufficiently "hard" questions to produce results on a bell curve, and chasing this tail may cause a descent into pure trivia. This is how "emollient" & "adumbrate" end up on the SAT, where they can make & break futures.
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When it comes to vocabulary, what do you think distinguishes what you're calling "practice" from rote memorization?
I agree entirely, yep. Test prep is a billion-dollar industry, for reasons that are obvious.https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/07/06/top-3-trends-affecting-u.s.-test-preparation-market-through-2021.aspx …
