| The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained Contributor(s): Diagram Group (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602393397 ISBN-13: 9781602393394 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: This unique reference book strives to define, describe, and explain more than 10,000 common words and phrases that can be confusing or tricky. Illustrations throughout. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Word Lists - Reference | Dictionaries - Reference | Trivia |
| Dewey: 423 |
| LCCN: 2008025863 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.02" W x 8.98" (1.48 lbs) 528 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categories--from cultural essentials likeart, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slang--this book is a word lover's dream and a useful handbook for any student. It covers theatre. It even has a section of foreign words commonly used in English. Expand your vocabulary. Improve your writing. Broaden your horizons |