Words You Should Know in High School: 1000 Essential Words to Build Vocabulary, Improve Standardized Test Scores, and Write Successful Papers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781593372941)

Eloquence counts

Do you want to ace your SATs, write literate papers, and find the perfect language to impress would-be bosses at job interviews? Words You Should Know in High School helps you achieve the success you're looking for--one word at a time.

This easy-to-use book features more than 1,000 essential words that arm you with the vocabulary you need to tackle real-world tasks--from debating current events to writing essays for your college applications. Whether you're an incoming freshman or a graduating senior, inside these engaging and enlightening pages, you'll find sections that help you:

• Understand commonly misused words
• Learn popular definitions used in standardized tests
• Recognize the difference between synonyms and antonyms
• Perfect spelling and grammar usage
• Choose the right word for every special course and circumstance

Written in a spunky style that's never boring, this handy book is your ticket to a new well-spoken you--willing and able to find the right words for every situation, at school, at work, and everywhere else

Author: Burton Jay Nadler, Jordan Nadler, Justin Nadler
ISBN-10: 1593372949
ISBN-13: 9781593372941
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2004
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.46h x 5.64w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Ingram Advance 05/01/2005 pg. 128