The New American Dictionary Of Difficult Words
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Author | : Carol-June Cassidy |
Publisher | : Signet Book |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 9780451199300 |
More than 3,000 most commonly misspelled, misused, misunderstood, and confusing words are featured in this reference guide. Arranged alphabetically, with each word defined, pronounced, and given a sample usage, this book is ideal for school, business, home, or for anyone seeking to increase their vocabulary.
Author | : Archie Hobson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0195173287 |
"Features more than 10,000 entries that focus exclusively on words that, while outside most people's working vocabulary, are often encountered in literature, in technical writings such as computing or medical terminology, and in such diverse subject areas as law, philosophy, and art. Special attention is given to easily confused or closely related words. Usage notes are provided to ensure that readers know how to integrate these words into their vocabularies for more precision and power in speech and writing."--Back cover.
Author | : Oxford University Press |
Publisher | : Berkley |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 9780425180709 |
This dictionary covers tricky words and includes pronunciation, parts of speech, and concise definitions for each word, sample sentences to reinforce correct usage, specialized technical terms, and more.
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Keith S. Folse |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-12-02 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780194399951 |
50 lessons with 130 activities and write-in exercises Each lesson focuses on an area of language, with the emphasis on vocabulary extension and the Oxford 3000TM (the most important words to learn in English) Each lesson encourages students to explore different dictionary entries (taken from the Oxford American Dictionary for learners of English), so that they know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks The Wordlist in the back of the book shows all the words that are taught in the 50 lessons.
Author | : Jane Solomon |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 115 |
Release | : 2019-05-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1786038102 |
What is a moonbow? What does it mean when someone absquatulates? Over 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspiring budding wordsmiths (and adults!).
Author | : John A. Simpson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2002-04-18 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780195218893 |
The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
Author | : Jennifer Bradbery |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Americanisms |
ISBN | : 9780194399647 |
These three new dictionaries are based on extensive research with teachers and language experts in the US, range from Basic to Advanced level, and provide users with invaluable help in building the English skills essential for academic and everyday success. Written specifically for English Language Learners, the dictionaries include rich examples, define words with vocabulary that learners can understand, and offer vibrant illustrations to help explain more difficult words.
Author | : Jane Solomon |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 115 |
Release | : 2019-04-30 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1786038110 |
รข??What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates...? Find out all this and more in The Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse, and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say, and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! Written with simple, easy-to-understand definitions by lexicographer Jane Solomon, this dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.
Author | : Harry Shaw |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Companies |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
Defines, explains, and illustrates more than 1500 of the most common mistakes in word use made in English. Includes a brief guide to more effective writing and speaking.