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Word power made easy : the complete handbook for building a superior vocabulary / Norman Lewis.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Anchor Books, c2014. Edition: First Anchor books mass-market editionDescription: xxiii, 528 pages ; 18 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781101873854
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PE1449  .L587 2014
Contents:
How to use this book for maximum benefit -- PART ONE: Getting off to a good start. How to test your present vocabulary ; How to start building your vocabulary ; How to talk about personality types ; How to talk about doctors ; How to talk about various practitioners ; How to talk about science and scientists ; How to talk about liars and lying ; How to check your progress: Comprehensive test I
PART TWO: Gaining increased momentum. How to talk about actions ; How to talk about various speech habits ; How to insult your enemies ; How to flatter your friends ; How to check your progress: Comprehensive test II
PART THREE: Finishing with a feeling of complete success. How to talk about common phenomena and occurrences ; How to talk about what goes on ; How to talk about a variety of personal characteristics ; How to check your progress : Comprehensive test III ; How to check your standing as an amateur etymologist ; How to keep building your vocabulary
BRIEF INTERMISSIONS: Test your grammar ; Random notes on modern usage ; How grammar changes ; How to avoid being a purist ; How to speak naturally ; Do you always use the proper word? ; Some interesting derivations ; How to spell a word ; Take this spelling test ; Another check on your spelling.
Summary: BRIEF INTERMISSIONS: Test your grammar ; Random notes on modern usage ; How grammar changes ; How to avoid being a purist ; How to speak naturally ; Do you always use the proper word? ; Some interesting derivations ; How to spell a word ; Take this spelling test ; Another check on your spelling.
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Books High School Learning Resource Center Reference PE1449 .L587 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available HS14300

"Expanded and completely revised."

"Originally published in the United States by Doubleday, a division of Random House LLC, New York, in 1949 and 1978"-

How to use this book for maximum benefit -- PART ONE: Getting off to a good start. How to test your present vocabulary ; How to start building your vocabulary ; How to talk about personality types ; How to talk about doctors ; How to talk about various practitioners ; How to talk about science and scientists ; How to talk about liars and lying ; How to check your progress: Comprehensive test I

PART TWO: Gaining increased momentum. How to talk about
actions ; How to talk about various speech habits ; How to insult your enemies ; How to flatter your friends ; How to check your progress: Comprehensive test II

PART THREE: Finishing with a feeling of complete success. How to talk about common phenomena and occurrences ; How to talk about what goes on ; How to talk about a variety of personal characteristics ; How to check your progress : Comprehensive test III ; How to check your standing as an amateur etymologist ; How to keep building your vocabulary

BRIEF INTERMISSIONS: Test your grammar ; Random notes on modern usage ; How grammar changes ; How to avoid being a purist ; How to speak naturally ; Do you always use the proper word? ; Some interesting derivations ; How to spell a word ; Take this spelling test ; Another check on your spelling.

BRIEF INTERMISSIONS: Test your grammar ; Random notes on modern usage ; How grammar changes ; How to avoid being a purist ; How to speak naturally ; Do you always use the proper word? ; Some interesting derivations ; How to spell a word ; Take this spelling test ; Another check on your spelling.

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