Vocabulary For Dummies (ePub)
(Sprache: Englisch)
Have an interest in words? From the meaning of prefixes and suffixes to word origins and trivia, this book can help you build your vocabulary
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Have an interest in words? From the meaning of prefixes and suffixes to word origins and trivia, this book can help you build your vocabulary
Someone just called you captious. Should you be flattered? Considering your extreme lactose intolerance, is it a good idea to orderveau au béchamelfrom a French menu? Calumny is to slander as obloquy is to a) flattery, b) sermon, or c) invective? You've just heard that your new boss is a real martinet. Should you be worried or excited about this new addition to your workplace? Your partner says you have no élan; does that mean you're all out of yogurt? Starting to wish you'd paid more attention in English class? Don't worry, it's never too late to develop a million-dollar vocabulary--andVocabulary For Dummiesoffers you a fast, fun, and easy way to do it.
Whether you're preparing for standardized tests, or you want to feel more knowledgeable at work or more comfortable in social situations, this book is for you. In no time you'll:
* Dramatically expand your vocabulary
* Speak with style
* Write with panache
* Make a better impression at work or school
* Dine out with confidence
* Have the right words for formal occasions and ethnic events
* Get more out of what you read
Vocabulary For Dummiesdoesn't overwhelm you with endless word lists. Instead, it gives you a complete vocabulary-building program that familiarizes you with words from all areas of life as they're used in context--from bar mitzvahs to business meetings, PCs to politics--with a host of fun features, including:
* Word tables organized by common features, such as language of origin, professional or social contexts, similarities, and more
* Sample conversations that incorporate new terms and define related ones
* Before-and-After examples that show how to replace old, general terms with new, specific vocabulary
* Pointers that reinforce understanding with examples of correct and incorrect usage
* Chapters on terms from finance, law, medicine, eating and shopping, history and mythology, various languages, and more
Vocabulary For Dummiesmakes it easier than ever for you to learn difficult words that impress your friends and coworkers. Grab your own copy and get ahead at school, at work, and in life.
Someone just called you captious. Should you be flattered? Considering your extreme lactose intolerance, is it a good idea to orderveau au béchamelfrom a French menu? Calumny is to slander as obloquy is to a) flattery, b) sermon, or c) invective? You've just heard that your new boss is a real martinet. Should you be worried or excited about this new addition to your workplace? Your partner says you have no élan; does that mean you're all out of yogurt? Starting to wish you'd paid more attention in English class? Don't worry, it's never too late to develop a million-dollar vocabulary--andVocabulary For Dummiesoffers you a fast, fun, and easy way to do it.
Whether you're preparing for standardized tests, or you want to feel more knowledgeable at work or more comfortable in social situations, this book is for you. In no time you'll:
* Dramatically expand your vocabulary
* Speak with style
* Write with panache
* Make a better impression at work or school
* Dine out with confidence
* Have the right words for formal occasions and ethnic events
* Get more out of what you read
Vocabulary For Dummiesdoesn't overwhelm you with endless word lists. Instead, it gives you a complete vocabulary-building program that familiarizes you with words from all areas of life as they're used in context--from bar mitzvahs to business meetings, PCs to politics--with a host of fun features, including:
* Word tables organized by common features, such as language of origin, professional or social contexts, similarities, and more
* Sample conversations that incorporate new terms and define related ones
* Before-and-After examples that show how to replace old, general terms with new, specific vocabulary
* Pointers that reinforce understanding with examples of correct and incorrect usage
* Chapters on terms from finance, law, medicine, eating and shopping, history and mythology, various languages, and more
Vocabulary For Dummiesmakes it easier than ever for you to learn difficult words that impress your friends and coworkers. Grab your own copy and get ahead at school, at work, and in life.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Vocabulary For Dummies (ePub)“
Introduction. Part I: Getting Your Bearings. Chapter 1: Figuring Out How Words Work. Chapter 2: Building Your Vocabulary. Chapter 3: Picking Up Meaning. Chapter 4: Using the Right Word. Part II: Mastering the Basics. Chapter 5: Getting to the Root of the Matter. Chapter 6: Starting Off with Prefixes. Chapter 7: Ending Well: Suffixes. Part III: Expanding Your Base.Chapter 8: Shading Meaning: Synonyms, Antonyms, Connotations, Denotations. Chapter 9: Hear Your Homonyms and Homophones Here. Chapter 10: Compounding Words. Chapter 11: Romancing English: Words from French, Spanish, and Italian. Chapter 12: Borrowing from the Neighbors: Words from Other Languages. Part IV: Getting Savvy with Vocabulary. Chapter 13: Trying Your Skills on Standardized Tests. Chapter 14: Taking Care of Business Vocabulary. Chapter 15: Mutterings on Money Matters. Chapter 16: Speaking Legalese. Chapter 17: Doctoring Your Words: Medical Terms. Chapter 18: Acquiring Shopping and Eating Language. Chapter 19: Expanding the Language: Recent Additions. Chapter 20: Exploring Words from Real and Mythical People and Places. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Don't Go There: Language to Avoid. Chapter 22: Distinctions Worth Making. Chapter 23: Ten Techniques for Nonnative Speakers. Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Laurie E. Rozakis
Laurie E. Rozakis, PhD, teaches English at the State University of New York, Farmingdale, and is the author of more than 100 books.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Laurie E. Rozakis
- 2011, 1. Auflage, 368 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1118053796
- ISBN-13: 9781118053799
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.06.2011
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