Word Power: A Dictionary of Fascinating and Learned Words and Phrases for Vocabulary Enrichment

by John Fleming

Overview

It would take years of reading to learn the vocabulary succinctly provided in Word Power. The dictionary contains everything from slang (cool, zulued) to scholarship (soliloquy, archaic smile), to science (azimuth), with some added hokum (Montezuma's revenge). Each entry is defined, given a pronunciation, and used in four sample sentences. Where possible, synonyms, antonyms, and etymology are provided, as well. With its painstaking selection and pithy examples, Word Power is suitable for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the storied and variegated English language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761838043
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	09/25/2007
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	6.03(w) x 9.01(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John Fleming is the author of The War of All Against All: An Analysis of Conflict in Society. His academic interests include linguistics, sociology, and English and American literature.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Word Power, A-Z
Part 3 Appendix A: Select Proverbs and Quotations
Part 4 Appendix B: Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Part 5 Appendix C: Greek Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Part 6 Appendix D: Words Pertaining to Class
Part 7 Bibliography
Part 8 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Word Power is a must for anyone who wants to paint a picture with the English language and wants all the colors available.

Midwest Book Review

Word Power is a must for anyone who wants to paint a picture with the English language and wants all the colors available.

January 2009 Midwest Book Review

Word Power is a must for anyone who wants to paint a picture with the English language and wants all the colors available.--Midwest Book Review, January 2009

From the Publisher

Word Power is a must for anyone who wants to paint a picture with the English language and wants all the colors available.

January 2009 The Midwest Book Review