{"product_id":"vocabulary-for-dummies-isbn-9780764553936","title":"Vocabulary For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave an interest in words? From the meaning of prefixes and suffixes to word origins and trivia, this book can help you build your vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomeone just called you captious. Should you be flattered? Considering your extreme lactose intolerance, is it a good idea to order veau au béchamel from 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—and \u003ci\u003eVocabulary For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers you a fast, fun, and easy way to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDramatically expand your vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeak with style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite with panache\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a better impression at work or school\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDine out with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave the right words for formal occasions and ethnic events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet more out of what you read\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVocabulary For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003edoesn'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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWord tables organized by common features, such as language of origin, professional or social contexts, similarities, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample conversations that incorporate new terms and define related ones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBefore-and-After examples that show how to replace old, general terms with new, specific vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePointers that reinforce understanding with examples of correct and incorrect usage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters on terms from finance, law, medicine, eating and shopping, history and mythology, various languages, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVocabulary For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Your Bearings 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: figuring out how words work 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Building your vocabulary 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Picking up meaning 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Using the right word 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Mastering the Basics 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting to the root of the matter 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Starting off with prefixes 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Ending well: Suffixes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Expanding Your Base 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Shading meaning: Synonyms, Antonyms, Connotations, Denotations 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Hear your homonyms and homophones here 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Compounding words 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Romancing English: Words from French, Spanish, and Italian 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Borrowing from the neighbors: Words from other languages 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Getting Savvy with Vocabulary 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Trying your skills on standardized tests 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Taking care business vocabulary 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Mutterings on money matters 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Speaking legalese 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Doctoring your words: Medical terms 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Acquiring shopping and eating language 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Expanding the language: Recent additions 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Exploring words from real and mythical people and places 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Don’t go there: Language to Avoid 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Distinctions worth making 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten techniques for nonnative speakers 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 321\u003c\/p\u003e Laurie E. Rozakis, PhD, teaches English at the State University of New York, Farmingdale, and is the author of more than 100 books.  Get a handle on difficult words and get ahead at school, at work, in life  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWord Selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivery and tone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTailor for audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Packed with sample conversations and usage examples  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTalk (and write) your way to success with better vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don't be intimidated by unfamiliar words ? make them your own! 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