Someone 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? Youâve just heard that your new boss is a real martinet, should you be worried or excited about an attractive new addition to your workplace?
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Whether youâre facing 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 youâll:
- Dramatically expand your vocabulary
- Speak with style
- Write with panache
- Make a better impression a 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 Dummies doesnât 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 theyâre used in contextâfrom bar mitzvahs to business meetings, PCs to politicsâwith 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 incorporate new terms and define related ones
- Before-and-After examples show how to replace old, general terms with new specific vocabulary
- Pointers 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 Dummies makes it easier than ever for you to get a handle on difficult words and get ahead at school, at work, and in life.
Categories:
- Reference
- Dictionaries & Thesauruses
- Dictionaries
- Dictionaries & Thesauruses
Publisher : For Dummies
Author : Rozakis, Laurie E.
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2001-12-15
Number Of Pages : 368
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0764553933
ISBN-13 : 9780764553936
Item weight : 1.97 lb
Dimensions : 0.82 in x 8 in x 10 in
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