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The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words
Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained
Published by Skyhorse
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $16.99
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About The Book
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 categoriesfrom cultural essentials likeart, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slangthis 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!
Product Details
- Publisher: Skyhorse (October 17, 2008)
- Length: 528 pages
- ISBN13: 9781602393394
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