| Smart Words: Vocabulary for the Erudite Contributor(s): Harrison, MIM (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399534644 ISBN-13: 9780399534645 Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2008 Annotation: How and where to use the 500 words guaranteed to make anyone sound more cultured, worldly, and literate. For any reader whoas ever wanted to enhance their vocabularyaand do it quicklyacomes this collection of the 500 aten-dollara words that will help them find that perfect phraseaand how and when to use it for every occasion. Each of the words featured here includes a definition, a pronunciation key, sample sentence, clever phrase, light etymology, and a quick quip to put that word into context. Featuring everything from European imports to Latin-derived words to literary phrases and references, "Smart Words" will appeal to word lovers and quirky reference fans alike, guaranteed to cause a "frisson" of geeky pleasure. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary - Reference | Word Lists - Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals |
| Dewey: 428.1 |
| LCCN: 2008028924 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 4.44" W x 8" (0.33 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How and where to use 500 of the words that make you sound more cultured, worldly, and downright smart. Whoever said sounding smart had to be painful? It's all in how you acquire the ten-dollar words of English. Smart Words makes fast and smooth learning of words such as prelapsarian, sedulous, sybaritic and draconian. How? By sticking to ultra-simple definitions, then offering a memorable--and often funny--description of when or why to use the word. A sample sentence shows you how. And the phonetics are a snap. Here's the description of sybaritic, defined as luxurious Make that luxurious with a capital S. The word got its start from Sybaris, an ancient Greek city known for being a tad over the top in the pamper-me department. Whether you're a word lover, a fan of quirky reference books, or simply in need of a vocabulary makeover, Smart Words will help you be smart(er) about the words you use and the way you use them. |