I am having great success with these graphic flashcards. My students who had trouble learning SAT type words are learning words effortlessly and reading harder material which is preparing them for standardized testtaking. They just picture the word and they know the meaning. I ordered all three sets from this site:
www.picturevocabulary.com
I would definitely recommend these cards for middle and high school students, especially right-brained learners who want to improve their reading skills.