Webster's New World Vocabulary of Success [Paperback]

Mike Miller (Author), William R. Todd-Mancillas (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0028623282 | ISBN-13: 978-0028623283 | Publication Date: May 28, 1998 | Edition: 1

Success often depends on the ability to express oneself precisely, effectively, and in an educated manner. With its unique, no lessons approach to providing the vocabulary successful people use, Webster's New World Vocabulary of Success goes beyond the basics in a direct and practical way, enabling users to quickly build the vocabulary needed to get ahead and stay ahead. Succinct definitions clarify nuances of meaning, notes target exact usage, and illustrative examples accompany over 1,800 immediately useful and effective words. This self-paced guide is easy to use and entertaining. Readers can progress through the book a word at a time, a page at a time, or a day at a time. On each page is a discussion of thematcially related words, such as mentor, patron, benefactor, angel, and white knight. Or, for fast and focused study, a quick reference section lists all the words in categories like the 10 words you must know for successful negotiations. Readers will never again be at a loss for words during an interview, a presentation or a power lunch.

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Advance your vocabulary and your career to the next level
* Express yourself effectively and professionally
* Over 1,800 words grouped for quick recall
* Easy and practical
This self-paced guide goes beyond the basics of vocabulary building in a direct and practical way. Our editors have selected 1,800 immediately useful words, with a strong focus on the language used in today's business environment. The words are conveniently grouped by theme, with a different theme for each day. Learn the vocabulary you really need to put your best foot forward every day.
* Related words are grouped for easy recall
* Clear, concise definitions help you grasp the meaning quickly
* Usage notes explain nuances and help you avoid embarrassing pitfalls
* Clear examples show each word in the appropriate context
* Over twenty Top 20 lists are included for quick study review
cadre, n. An operational unit, as of staff officers or other key personnel, around which an expanded organization can be built. A cadre is a small, unified group organized to instruct or lead a larger group, and becomes the nucleus for the larger group.
A small cadre of managers was sent to build the company's European operations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Webster's New World; 1 edition (May 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028623282
• ISBN-13: 978-0028623283
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,582,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Helpful!, July 5, 2000

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This review is from: Webster's New World Vocabulary of Success (Paperback)

This book is an excellent guide to building your vocabulary. The fact that it departmentalizes words into common topic areas is extremely helpful. This is great primarily because it allows readers to better understand the context of the words being learned. Many of the words presented may be familiar to the average person, however, I feel that this helps to make the learning process alot smoother in that it doesn't pressure the reader into feeling he or she should learn so much at one time.