Book description
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? You've just heard that your new boss is a
real martinet, should you be worried or excited about an attractive new
addition to your workplace?
Your boyfriend says you have no élan, is
he telling you 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 Vocabulary For Dummies
offers you a fast, fun and easy way to do it.
Whether you're 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 you'll:
- 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 doesn'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 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.
Laurie E. Rozakis, PhD, teaches English at the State
University of New York, Farmingdale, and is the author of more than
100 books.
