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A Word A Day
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Author : Joseph Piercy
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2019-09-19
A Word A Day written by Joseph Piercy and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A Word a Day contains 365 carefully selected words that will enhance and expand your vocabulary, along with their meanings, origins and sample usage and fascinating word-related facts and trivia. It is estimated that on average an English-speaking adult has acquired a functioning vocabulary of 25,000 words by the time they reach middle age. That sounds like a lot - and more than enough for the daily purposes of communicating with each other in speech and writing. However, it is hard to feel quite so sanguine about our word power when considering those 25,000 words account for less than fifteen per cent of the total words in current usage in the English language. Furthermore, new words are created all the time and, as the word pool flourishes, can we afford to allow our vocabulary to stagnate? Logophile Joseph Piercy has the answer: a simple challenge to learn A Word a Day from this user-friendly onomasticon (that's a word list designed for a specific purpose - in case you were wondering .). Each of the 365 words have been carefully selected for their elegance and pertinence in everyday situations and every entry contains a clear and concise outline of meaning, origin and sample usage in context, alongside fascinating word related facts and trivia. A Word a Day is a treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers - delve in and enhance your vocabulary.
A Word A Day
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Author : Publications International Ltd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-08-15
A Word A Day written by Publications International Ltd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-15 with Games & Activities categories.
Learn a new word every day while discovering the rich history of the English language. A Word a Day is packed with 365 words that casual readers and logophiles will love learning more about. Discover where words come from and how they change over time. Learn about the surprising origins of everyday words like geek and electric. Add some flair to your writing with colorful words like jejune, choleric, scurrilous, and dysphemism. Boost your working vocabulary! If you've ever wondered how unusual words like pumpernickel or common words like fun came to be, this book is sure to delight and surprise you. A Word a Day is the perfect gift for word nerds, history buffs, and lifelong learners!
A Word A Day
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Author : Anu Garg
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2010-12-21
A Word A Day written by Anu Garg and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-21 with Reference categories.
"Anu Garg's many readers await their A Word A Day rations hungrily. Now at last here's a feast for them and other verbivores. Eat up!" -Barbara Wallraff Senior Editor at The Atlantic Monthly and author of Word Court Praise for A Word a Day "AWADies will be familiar with Anu Garg's refreshing approach to words: words are fun and they have fascinating histories. The people who use them have curious stories to tell too, and this collection incorporates some of the correspondence received by the editors at the AWAD site, from advice on how to outsmart your opponent in a duel (or even a truel) to a cluster of your favorite mondegreens." -John Simpson, Chief Editor, Oxford English Dictionary "A banquet of words! Feast and be nourished!" -Richard Lederer, author of The Miracle of Language Written by the founder of the wildly popular A Word A Day Web site (www.wordsmith.org), this collection of unusual, obscure, and exotic English words will delight writers, scholars, crossword puzzlers, and word buffs of every ilk. The words are grouped in intriguing categories that range from "Portmanteaux" to "Words That Make the Spell-Checker Ineffective." each entry includes a concise definition, etymology, and usage example-and many feature fascinating and hilarious commentaries by A Word A Day subscribers and the authors.
A Word For Every Day Of The Year
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Author : Steven Poole
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-10-03
A Word For Every Day Of The Year written by Steven Poole and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A weird and wonderful word and its meaning for every day of the year. Who knew that to dringle is to 'waste time in a lazy lingering manner'? Or that a sudden happy ending could be termed a eucotastrophe? Looking for an alternative word to 'bullshit'? Then try taradiddle. A Word for Every Day of the Year is a fascinating collection of 366 words and their definitions, perfect for anyone who loves the richness of the English language, its diversity and wants to expand their vocabulary. Each day offers a rare and remarkable word with its history and definition and occasionally a challenge to include it in our lives.
Another Word A Day
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Author : Anu Garg
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2008-04-21
Another Word A Day written by Anu Garg and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-21 with Reference categories.
A smorgasbord of surprising, obscure, and exotic words In this delightful encore to the national bestseller A Word A Day, Anu Garg, the founder of the wildly popular A Word A Day Web site (wordsmith.org), presents an all-new collection of unusual, intriguing words and real-life anecdotes that will thrill writers, scholars, and word buffs everywhere. Another Word A Day celebrates the English language in all its quirkiness, grandeur, and fun, and features new chapters ranging from "Words Formed Erroneously" and "Red-Herring Words" to "Kangaroo Words," "Discover the Theme," and "What Does That Company Name Mean?" In them, you'll find a treasure trove of curious and compelling words, including agelast, dragoman, mittimus, nyctalopia, quacksalver, scission, tattersall, and zugzwang. Each entry includes a concise definition, etymology, and usage example, interspersed with illuminating quotations. Praise for a word a day "Anu Garg's many readers await their A Word A Day rations hungrily. Now at last here's a feast for them and other verbivores. Eat up!" --Barbara Wallraff, Senior Editor at The Atlantic Monthly and author of Word Court "AWADies will be familiar with Anu Garg's refreshing approach to words: words are fun and they have fascinating histories." --John Simpson, Chief Editor, Oxford English Dictionary
A Word A Day
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Author : Joseph Piercy
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Release Date : 2019-09-19
A Word A Day written by Joseph Piercy and has been published by Michael O'Mara this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A Word a Day contains 365 carefully selected words that will enhance and expand your vocabulary, along with their meanings, origins and sample usage and fascinating word-related facts and trivia.
Merriam Webster S Word Of The Day
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Author : Merriam-Webster, Inc.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10
Merriam Webster S Word Of The Day written by Merriam-Webster, Inc. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Welcome to Merriam-Webster Kids! Fall 2021 marks the debut of our new imprint that serves our mission to help kids better understand and communicate with the world around them through highly engaging content designed to foster a love of language and learning from an early age. Our list is small, yet focused; over time you will see it build across all categories and ages that serve ages 0-12 and the families, teachers, and librarians that support them. From the largest team of dictionary editors and writers in America, and one of the largest in the world, thank-you for supporting us and Merriam-Webster Kids. Inspired by Merriam-Webster's popular Word of the Day digital feature, this book builds knowledge one day at a time with 366 masterful words, ages 8-12. Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 crackerjack words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features boffo words selected by the masterminds at Merriam-Webster to highlight the English language and its odd and unexpected history.
A Word A Day
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Author : Anu Garg
language : en
Publisher: Wiley (TP)
Release Date : 2003
A Word A Day written by Anu Garg and has been published by Wiley (TP) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The author of the "A Word a Day" Web site profiles unique English words in over fifty categories--such as "Words for Odds and Ends" and "Words Not to Put on Your Résumé"--providing definitions, etymologies, and usage examples.
A Word A Day
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Author : Garg
language : en
Publisher: Wiley
Release Date : 2003-01-01
A Word A Day written by Garg and has been published by Wiley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with categories.
The Word A Day Vocabulary Workbook
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Author : Francine Puckly
language : en
Publisher: Adams Media
Release Date : 2021-01-12
The Word A Day Vocabulary Workbook written by Francine Puckly and has been published by Adams Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-12 with Reference categories.
Improve your vocabulary one day at a time with this fun and easy interactive workbook for learning new words! Every day is a chance to learn something new, expand your mind, and enhance your ability to communicate at work and in your relationships. In The Word-a-Day Vocabulary Workbook, you’ll discover new words with definitions, etymology, trivia, and writing prompts to help you remember the words and learn how to use them correctly. Whether you’re looking to exercise your brain, improve your vocabulary in everyday speech, or simply win your next crossword or Scrabble game, this book will improve your odds—and you’ll have fun doing it!