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Vocabulary for Dummies by Laurie E. Rozakis (2001, Trade Paperback)

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Vocabulary for Dummies, Paperback by Rozakis, Laurie E., ., ISBN 0764553933, ISBN-13 9780764553936, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Shows how to use vocabulary to communicate effectively in any situation and includes tips for remembering when and how to use the right word.

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Get a handle on difficult words and get ahead at school, at work, in life Effective communication Word Selection Delivery and tone Tailor for audience Packed with sample conversations and usage examples Talk (and write) your way to success with better vocabulary Dont be intimidated by unfamiliar words ? make them your own! Filled with over 7,500 great vocabulary words along with fun facts and lots of everyday examples and tips, Vocabulary For Dummies shows you word by word how to write with panache (flair), speak with élan (style), and get ahead, whether youre in school or out in the work world. THE DUMMIES WAYTM Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get Smart! www.dummies.com Find Listings of all our books Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com

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Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0764553933
ISBN-13
9780764553936
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Author
Laurie E. Rozakis
Publication Name
Vocabulary for Dummies
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
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Number of Pages
368 Pages

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9.3in
Item Height
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Item Weight
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Pe1449.R695 2002
Table of Content
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Your Bearings 7 Chapter 1: figuring out how words work 9 Chapter 2 Building your vocabulary 17 Chapter 3 Picking up meaning 37 Chapter 4 Using the right word 51 Part II: Mastering the Basics 63 Chapter 5: Getting to the root of the matter 65 Chapter 6: Starting off with prefixes 81 Chapter 7: Ending well: Suffixes 101 Part III: Expanding Your Base 119 Chapter 8: Shading meaning: Synonyms, Antonyms, Connotations, Denotations 121 Chapter 9: Hear your homonyms and homophones here 131 Chapter 10: Compounding words 151 Chapter 11: Romancing English: Words from French, Spanish, and Italian 167 Chapter 12: Borrowing from the neighbors: Words from other languages 183 Part IV: Getting Savvy with Vocabulary 197 Chapter 13: Trying your skills on standardized tests 199 Chapter 14: Taking care business vocabulary 215 Chapter 15: Mutterings on money matters 227 Chapter 16: Speaking legalese 237 Chapter 17: Doctoring your words: Medical terms 251 Chapter 18: Acquiring shopping and eating language 263 Chapter 19: Expanding the language: Recent additions 273 Chapter 20: Exploring words from real and mythical people and places 287 Part V: The Part of Tens 301 Chapter 21: Don't go there: Language to Avoid 303 Chapter 22: Distinctions worth making 307 Chapter 23: Ten techniques for nonnative speakers 315 Index 321
Copyright Date
2002
Topic
Vocabulary, Dictionaries
Lccn
2001-093845
Dewey Decimal
428.1
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines

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