Synonyms: bone, bone up, grind away, get up, drum, cram, swot, swot up, mug up
Definition: study intensively, as before an exam
Usage: I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam
Similar words: hit the books, study
Definition: learn by reading books
Usage: He is studying geology in his room; I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now