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The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words
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This unique reference book strives to define, describe, and explain more than 10,000 common words and phrases that can be confusing or tricky. Illustrations throughout.

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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!

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  • Title The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained
  • Author Diagram Group
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 528
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Skyhorse Publishing, New York
  • Publication date 2008-10
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781602393394 / 1602393397
  • Weight 1.48 lbs (0.67 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 6.02 x 1 in (22.81 x 15.29 x 2.54 cm)
  • Category Reference
  • Library of Congress subjects Vocabulary, English language
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008025863
  • Dewey Decimal Code 423

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Citations

  • Library Journal Supplements, 11/15/2008, Page 46
  • Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2009, Page 271
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