100 Words to Make You Sound Smart Contributor(s): Editors of the American Heritage Di (Author) |
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ISBN: 0544913647 ISBN-13: 9780544913646 Publisher: Collins Reference
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2017 Click for more in this series: 100 Words |
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BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary - Reference | Word Lists - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
Dewey: 081 |
Series: 100 Words |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.4" W x 7.8" L (0.25 lbs) 128 pages |
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Publisher Description: Brilliant communication is just a book away. 100 Words to Make You Sound Smart is an informative and entertaining resource that can help anyone be right on the money when looking for words that will make a point, seal the deal, or just keep folks listening. Chosen by the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, these words will appeal to anyone who wants to be a more compelling communicator--as a worker, consumer, advocate, friend, dinner companion, or even as a romantic prospect. The book includes a colorful variety of words, including handy words of just one syllable (such as glib) and words derived from the names of famous people (such as Freudian slip and Machiavellian).There are expressions from popular culture (catch-22) and words that date back to classical civilization (spartan and stoic). Each word is clearly defined and shown in context with quotations from contemporary sources: magazines, newspapers, broadcast media, movies, and television. For many words, quotations from distinguished authors and speakers are also given and word histories are explained. 100 Words to Make You Sound Smart, the best-selling title in the 100 Words series, provides an affordable and enjoyable way to communicate more effectively. It offers the coveted gift of gab to anyone who needs to "say it right"--and to anyone who wants to sound more articulate. |
Contributor Bio(s): Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries: - THE EDITORS OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARIES are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that their publications are accurate and up-to-date. American Heritage Dictionaries, Editors Of the: -THE EDITORS OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARIES are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that their publications are accurate and up-to-date. |
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