Dictionary Of Weird And Wonderful Words
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Weird And Wonderful Words
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Author : Erin McKean
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Weird And Wonderful Words written by Erin McKean and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Humor categories.
Weird and Wonderful Words is a pot-pourri, a gallimaufry, a salmagundi, a treasure trove of colourful, quirky, and unusual words. Containing hundreds of definitions written in a clear and conversational style and full-page illustrations which offer a whimsical and hilarious view of our glorious language. Amuse yourself and entertain your friends with your knowledge of who a snollygoster or a Funambulist may be, what a humdudgeon or a nubbingcheat was, or why you might want to engage in catopromancy.Appendices include a bibliography of Oxford dictionaries and a guide to creating your own unusual words correctly from Greek and Latin roots. The perfect stocking filler and gift book, Weird and Wonderful Words is sure to be a favourite of logophiles (word lovers) everywhere.
Totally Weird And Wonderful Words
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Author : Erin McKean
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2006-10-23
Totally Weird And Wonderful Words written by Erin McKean and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-23 with Reference categories.
Do you know what a snollygoster is? Would you eat something called a muktuk? Do you know anyone who engages in onolatry? Impress your friends and pepper your dinner party conversations with such nuggets as gobemouche, mumpsimus, and cachinnate. You can learn about all of these bizarre and beautiful words and many more in Totally Weird and Wonderful Words. Offering a potpourri of colorful and fascinating words compiled by noted lexicographer Erin McKean, it contains hundreds of definitions, and has been updated to include two new essays, with over 150 words new to this edition. Written in a clear and conversational style, the book contains full-page cartoon illustrations by Roz Chast and Danny Shanahan. Featuring hundreds of words guaranteed to amuse and astonish, this is a book that will appeal to logophiles everywhere. It also features a bibliography of Oxford's dictionaries and a guide to creating your own unusual words correctly from Greek and Latin roots.
Dictionary Of Weird And Wonderful Words
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Dictionary Of Weird And Wonderful Words written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with categories.
Mental Floss The Curious Compendium Of Wonderful Words
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Author : Erin McCarthy & the Team at Mental Floss
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-06-06
Mental Floss The Curious Compendium Of Wonderful Words written by Erin McCarthy & the Team at Mental Floss and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-06 with Humor categories.
"Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word 'moist?' Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something 'with a grain of salt,' or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed"--
Word By Word
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Author : Larry Swartz
language : en
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Release Date : 2019-01-14
Word By Word written by Larry Swartz and has been published by Pembroke Publishers Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-14 with Education categories.
Make words the core of classroom instruction and engagement; day by day, word by word. This practical resource is designed to help students discover why word choice and language matter as they build vocabulary across subject areas, gain confidence in word usage, and increase their understanding of word patterns. This practical book shows you how to motivate students to become passionate about words and develop strategies to help them grow in language and learning skills. Ideal for new and experienced teachers, Word by Word is committed to helping students develop innovative ways to explore and make meaning with words.
Weird And Wonderful Words
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Author : Paul Hellweg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Weird And Wonderful Words written by Paul Hellweg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with English language categories.
Thingamajigs And Whatchamacallits
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Author : Rod L. Evans Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2011-06-07
Thingamajigs And Whatchamacallits written by Rod L. Evans Ph.D. and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-07 with Reference categories.
Have you been guilty of catachresis* at work? Have you defenestrated* your dictionary in frustration? Do you have phloem bundles* stuck in your diastema*? Scratching your occiput* now? Rod L. Evans's Thingamajigs and Whatchamacallits will help take the mystery out of some of our most obscure words. Containing hundreds of words from agitron (the phenomenon of wiggly lines in comic strips indicating that something is shaking) to zarf (the holder for a paper cone coffee cup), this lively reference will enable you to easily locate your thingamajig or whatchamacallit, be it animal, vegetable, mineral, or punctuation mark. Leave no linguistic oddity unexamined-your brain will thank you. *catachresis: strained, paradoxical, or incorrect use of a word; *defenestrate: to throw out a window; *phloem bundles: stringy bits between the skin and the edible parts of a banana; *diastema: the gap between teeth in a jaw; *occiput: the back part of the head or skull
There S A Word For It Revised Edition
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Author : Charles Harrington Elster
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2005-07-05
There S A Word For It Revised Edition written by Charles Harrington Elster and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Here's an irresistible invitation to discover a treasure trove of exceptional words you can use to add sophistication to your vocabulary and charm to your repartee. Consider that without realizing it you may have engaged in acokoinonia (sex without passion or desire), been bored to tears by the company of a philodox (someone in love with his or her opinions), or suffered from recurrent matutolypea (getting up on the wrong side of the bed). Presented with panache by the language connoisseur whom William Safire calls "ek-STROR-di-ner-ee," There's a Word for It will add a dash of wit to your daily life -- lest anyone mistake you for a sumph (stupid oaf) or fritlag (a good-for-nothing).
The Thinker S Thesaurus Sophisticated Alternatives To Common Words Expanded Third Edition
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Author : Peter E. Meltzer
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2015-08-03
The Thinker S Thesaurus Sophisticated Alternatives To Common Words Expanded Third Edition written by Peter E. Meltzer and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-03 with Reference categories.
With over twenty percent more material, a must for any lover of distinctive words. This entertaining and informative reference features sophisticated and surprising alternatives to common words together with no-fail guides to usage. Avoiding traditional thesauruses’ mundane synonym choices, Peter E. Meltzer puts each word—whether it’s protrepic, apostrophize, iracund, or emulous—in context by using examples from a broad range of contemporary books, periodicals, and newspapers. His new introduction makes the case for why we should widen our vocabulary and use the one right word. This groundbreaking thesaurus remains a unique venture, one that enriches your writing while helping you find the perfect word.
Garner S Modern American Usage
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Author : Bryan Garner
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-08-27
Garner S Modern American Usage written by Bryan Garner and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Since first appearing in 1998, Garner's Modern American Usage has established itself as the preeminent guide to the effective use of the English language. Brimming with witty, erudite essays on troublesome words and phrases, this book authoritatively shows how to avoid the countless pitfalls that await unwary writers and speakers whether the issues relate to grammar, punctuation, word choice, or pronunciation. Now in the third edition, readers will find the "Garner's Language-Change Index," which registers where each disputed usage in modern English falls on a five-stage continuum from nonacceptability (to the language community as a whole) to acceptability, giving the book a consistent standard throughout. Garner's Modern American Usage, 3e is the first usage guide ever to incorporate such a language-change index, and the judgments are based both on Garner's own original research in linguistic corpora and on his analysis of hundreds of earlier studies. Another first in this edition is the panel of critical readers: 120-plus commentators who have helped Garner reassess and update the text, so that every page has been improved.