Scans and highlights the GRE words in a webpage on demand. Contains over 2000 words from three popular lists

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Version
2.6
Update
August 5, 2021
Size
148KiB
Developer
Category
Users
386
Rating
4.64286 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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GRE Words Highlighter Extension

IMPORTANT SHORTCUTS :-

1. To Start Highlighting On a page -
\" Ctrl + Shift + H/h \"

2. To Edit Preference of Lists (Options Page)-
\"Ctrl + Shift + L/l \"

Note - Above actions can also be done manually by using the popup page
pin the extension to the toolbar for ease of use (Refer Images above)


UPDATE NOTES:
- Version 2.5/2.6
- Added meanings, Now you can see the meanings of the highlighted
word when hovering over it.
- Added the GregMat List of words to the collection of words. So now
users have option to choose from 4 lists.


KEY FEATURES:

- You can edit your preferences and highlight words only from the list(s) of
your choice from the Options Page.

- Hover over the highlighted word to find extra information. You can also
click on the word to get meanings and more via Google's web dictionary.

- Different forms of the words are also highlighted to give you a
complete experience. Eg - \" Burgeoning \" ( GRE Word is \"burgeon\").


IMPORTANT :-

- Please note that the extension does not read a webpage content without
you enabling it either manually or using the shortcuts

- Kindly avoid invoking the extension on the same webpage more than
once. If you reload the extension, please also refresh any webpages
already open you want to highlight from.

- The extension may take more time if the webpage is very large.
Consider a time of 3-4 seconds to finish highlighting for lengthy pages.

- The extension does not scan hyperlinks to maintain the posture of the
webpage.

- Deselecting a list in preferences will only omit words which are
exclusively in that list . Many high frequency words are
shared between lists.

- The extension might not work in certain Google pages like the Home
page. Please refer Chrome's policy on that.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install GRE Words Highlighter extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install GRE Words Highlighter extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install GRE Words Highlighter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install GRE Words Highlighter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download GRE Words Highlighter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GRE Words Highlighter extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the GRE Words Highlighter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the GRE Words Highlighter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the GRE Words Highlighter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for GRE Words Highlighter extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the GRE Words Highlighter extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download GRE Words Highlighter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install GRE Words Highlighter extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the GRE Words Highlighter extension file

Select and download the GRE Words Highlighter extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the GRE Words Highlighter extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your GRE Words Highlighter extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the GRE Words Highlighter extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install GRE Words Highlighter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Tanmay Bhagwat (ID: 000000b8dd5e815c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/19/2022 Using this extension for my verbal preparation was the best decision I have ever made during my GRE Grind!

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