The big book of words you should know: over 3,000 words every person should be able to use and define ( and a few that you probably shouldn't) / David Olsen.

By:

Olsen, David

Contributor(s):

Hayes, Justin Cord

Language: English Publication details: Avon, MA.: Adams Media, 2009Description: iii, 443 p. 20 cmISBN:

9781605501390

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

LOC classification:

R PE 1449 O52b 2009

Contents:

pt. 1. Words you absolutely should know -- pt. 2. Words most people don't know -- pt. 3. Words you should know but probably don't -- pt. 4. Foreign idioms you should know -- pt. 5. People and place words you should know -- pt. 6. Words you should know to sound overeducated -- pt. 7. Word you probably shouldn't know.

Summary: Words You Probably Shouldn?t Know (priapic, damnatory, labia majora); and more. Whether writing an essay; studying for a test; or trying to impress friends, family, and fellow cocktail party guests with their prolixity, you will achieve magniloquence, ebullience, and flights of rhetorical brilliance.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Referencia	Referencia (1er. Piso)	R PE 1449 O52b 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000124410

pt. 1. Words you absolutely should know --
pt. 2. Words most people don't know --
pt. 3. Words you should know but probably don't --
pt. 4. Foreign idioms you should know --
pt. 5. People and place words you should know --
pt. 6. Words you should know to sound overeducated --
pt. 7. Word you probably shouldn't know.

Words You Probably Shouldn?t Know (priapic, damnatory, labia majora); and more. Whether writing an essay; studying for a test; or trying to impress friends, family, and fellow cocktail party guests with their prolixity, you will achieve magniloquence, ebullience, and flights of rhetorical brilliance.

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