The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781602393394)

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 categories--from cultural essentials likeart, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slang--this 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!

Author: Diagram Group
ISBN-10: 1602393397
ISBN-13: 9781602393394
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2008
Pages: 528
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.02w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 271
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2008 pg. 46