The ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests.
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Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – America's best-selling desk dictionary – and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Webster's magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Corrected and Enlarged. At the same time, they secured the rights to create revised editions of the work. Since that time, Merriam-Webster editors have carried forward Noah Webster's work, creating some of the most widely used and respected dictionaries and reference books in the world.
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Excellent for undergraduates, journalists, writers.,
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Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder , New Edition 2010 , written by Mary Wood Cornog, will be useful to undergraduates, journalists, editors and all who work in the communications field.
I have personally completed the first Unit out of thirty units ; well, it is money well invested as I felt my brain got a good workout. Here are two terms I definitely enjoyed learning about : reprobate, nestor . Let's see if you can make out their meaning from the following 2 sentences : 1 His wife finally left him, claiming he was a reprobate . 2 The guest of honor was a nestor among journalists . There is an Introduction to the second edition outlining the 2 goals : (1) to add a large number of words to your permanent working vocabulary (2) to teach the most useful of the classical word-building roots to help you continue expanding your vocabulary in the future . The author provides a knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, those that have produced the largest number of common English words, 250 of them roots. Pronunciation symbols are provided to help recognize them when you hear them. The 30 units discuss a total of 1 200 words in detail. Quizzes folow each 8-word group along with review quizzes at the end of each unit. Answers and a word index are provided at the end of the pocket book ; you cannot put the book in your pocket but it can be opened and held in one hand ,as it is no longer than an opened hand. Useful also for GRE and TOEFL students .
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A great vocabulary builder,
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I own the 1st edition of the Vocabulary Builder and like it a lot. Bought the second edition and it is even better. A lot of interesting words. The structure based on the word roots/suffixes/prefixes is very good. Sections presenting the words from history and mythology are exceptionally interesting to read.
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Not many advanced words.,
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Shipped quickly and is what it is described as.However, I wouldn't recommend this for anyone studying for the SAT(who presumably wants to do well.), unless they are a non native English speaker. Most of the words are fairly basic, and what I would expect an 8th grader to know. My friends who are foreign have said that this book has benefited them a lot, so it would be very good for someone who has recently moved to an English speaking country. Admittedly, I am a prodigious reader, so I was hoping for more of a challenge. If someone doesn't read as much in English as I do, they might benefit immensely from this book.
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