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English Vocabulary Quick Reference: A Dictionary Arranged by Word Roots

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I have used this book in my etymology classes at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia, for the past two years. I have begun to incorporate it into my ninth grade English classes. The students thoroughly enjoy using this book and now the workbook that can accompany it. Most students have acknowledged a one hundred point increase in SAT scores after using the text. This roots approach allows the students to learn to unlock the meanings of words that they may have never seen. This book generates a thirst for learning new words and also allows them to create neologisms for things that have never been named. Students work enthusiastically with Vocabulary Quick Reference, and that would bring a smile to any educator's face. If you don't have it in your classroom, your students are being cheated. Become Y2K Vocabulary Compliant and put it in your classroom.

I had the good fortune of being seated next to the author on a (normally tedious)5 hour flight from Washington DC to Sacaramento. In conversation, Roger mentioned that he'd written a book on work roots. Instead of a yawn, I sprung to life, asking zillions of questions. Roger scribbled on United Airline napkins for hours, dissecting (dis-away, sect-to cut)words with Latin and Greek origins. After dinner, I thought I should nap, but my brain kept me awake asking..."what about penultimate?", etc.

I can't imaging what an invaluable aid this would be as a reference for any Elementary, Jr. High or High School Student. This should be required reading for any University Med, Law, Lit or Music student. Thanks to United Airlines for seating me next to Mr. Crutchfield and thanks to Amazon for shipping within a day!

I am using this book with 7th and 8th grade remedial students and it is working beautifully. The book is easy to use and the examples are revelant and save time.

Wow. What an interesting vocabulary book. Obviously, the author has spent years of hard work writing this book. I love studying root words. Once you understand the root of the word, the rest is easy.... Pterodactyl.. Pter=wing + dactyl=finger, gives you "winged finger". Helicopter... helico=circular + pter=wing, gives your "circular wing." This book really makes learning vocabulary fun and easy. He also has a web site at http://www.quickreference.com

This is a useful book if looking for these general words. Maybe I was not exactly sure of what I was looking for. I was looking for an etymology book with more Old Testament words. This book will be helpful in other areas of my studies. CS Jones

an incredible book that will keep any word lover busy for a long time. thousands of words arranged in such a way that it would be impossible for anyone to not become adept at etymology studying with this book. Now one of my favorite books.

The book is a veritable treasure chest of the English language. My only objection, why is the workbook that is written for this book not available online? Where can it be obtained? I have tried the quickreference site, but it does not have it for sale there.