The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained

Author: Diagram Group
Publication date : October 17, 2008
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 528 pages
ISBN-10 : 1602393397
ISBN-13 : 978-1602393394
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categoriesfrom cultural essentials likeart, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slangthis book is a word lover's dream and a useful handbook for any student. It covers theatre. It even has a section of foreign words commonly used in English. Expand your vocabulary. Improve your writing. Broaden your horizons!