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Publication Date: August 29, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0375765751 | ISBN-13: 978-0375765759 | Edition: 4
Knowing which words to use and how to use them is key to communicating accurately and effectively. That’s why more than one million people have used this book to improve their vocabularies.

To find out which words you absolutely need to know, The Princeton Review researched the vocabularies of educated adults by analyzing major newspapers and books and focusing on the words that people misunderstand or misuse. We also examined the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently.

All of the entries in Word Smart, 4th Edition are necessary for an impressive vocabulary, and learning and using these words effectively can help you to get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work.

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton Review; 4 edition (August 29, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375765751
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375765759
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Simply Fantastic August 23, 2009
By R. Im
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I really thought that the authors of this book compiled a list of 1,505 formidable looking words that I would certainly never see again in my life. I was very wrong.

All (yes, all, not almost all) of these words appear at some point in our daily lives, even if it's rare to hear some of the words in this book used in everyday speech. When I was an AP English student in high school, I noticed that the words in this book frequently appear in the writings of Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, William Faulkner, and Charles Dickens - and even in contemporary writings, such as those of J.K. Rowling. These words commonly appear in major newspapers and magazines such as Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and these words are bound to appear in any professional writing or documents. I sincerely believe that if you go through these words in the book, you will very seldom find the need to refer to your dictionary to look up an unfamiliar word.

While these words prove beneficial to our daily lives, Word Smart is an ideal choice for those who are still attending high school or college. If your mind is set on memorizing these words (especially helpful for those preparing to take the SAT or other standardized tests), I strongly recommend that you read Harry Lorayne's Page-a-Minute Memory Book, which is actually recommended by the authors of this book in Chapter 1. Not only will it help you memorize the 1,505 words in this book, but it will also prove exceptionally helpful, inside and outside of your academic career.

I hope my review of this book is helpful. You will not regret this purchase; by the end, you'll want to begin Word Smart II, 3rd Edition (Smart Guides)!

UPDATE 4/11/2010 -- KINDLE VERSION REVIEW --
I would give the Kindle version of Word Smart two out of five stars. It is incredibly frustrating to repeatedly hit the "next Page" to simply get to the next alphabetical group of words! I recommend to Amazon to add an option inside the Table of Contents that would allow the reader to quickly access any alphabetical group of words ("A," "B," "C," etc.). For the meantime, I'll stick to my hard copy.
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32 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Word Smart: Building an Educated Vocabulary

Word Smart II: How to Build a More Powerful Vocabulary

by Adam Robinson

Word Smart for Business: Cultivating a Six Figure Vocabulary

by Paul West Brook

These three books are permanently placed on my working desk, next to my portable computer. I find them very useful as reference guides to writing smart.

The first two books have a combined inventory of almost 1,700 important words. They have been written by Adam Robinson & The Princeton Review Team. As some readers may know, Adam Robinson happens to be also the author of 'What Smart Students Know' a very good book about smart study techniques. The two books are originally targetted at students preparing for SAT & other standardised tests, but I find them very useful for working professionals.

The third book has an inventory of over 4,000 important business terms, covering quite a broad spectrum of business disciplines. It has been written by a noted financial planning expert.

I enjoy browsing these three books from time to time. I often refer to them as I write my daily business correspondence as well as my reviews on amazon website.

I strongly recommend these three books to readers who want to communicate effectively, be more persuasive & more importantly, get more from your reading.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Great book January 4, 2009
Format:Paperback
In high school they used Word Smart as part of the curriculum for SAT prep. At the time we hated it, but now as an adult I'm glad that I saved the book in my parents' closet because I dug it out to use once again as a reference. The book is well-organized, well-written, and a fantastic resource. As a writer I have started studying this book once again, and will probably buy Volume II soon.
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Excellent Choice
I am an SAT coach and provide a copy of this book to each of my clients with excellent results. I have been doing this for 5 years and will continue to do so. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Karen L. Dahl
good SAT prep
A good reference source for SAT preparation, but it is almost identical to their old edition. That was my only disappointment.
Published 5 months ago by C D
Kindle edition is ridiculous!- hopefully the 7 day return policy is...
I live in the UAE, thus most of my books are bought via kindle to maximize accessibility and minimize cost. I own dozens of fiction and nonfiction kindle books. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A.
A glorified dictionary and a poor mapping to a Kindle
The book had a useful Chapter One that gave a detailed example using the word "cheap." It showed how to use a thesaurus to find additional synonyms. Read more
Published 11 months ago by F3
Kindle Edition has fragmented words and random formatting issues
A least once per page you will see something like "com bi nation" for example (location 451). I was able to read past these, but each one tripped me up and made me go back over... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Glenn
Decorous
A congenial manuscript filled with a copious, yet eclectic, word list that is conducive to augmenting one's aptitude in erudite dialectics. It's a great book.
Published 19 months ago by Amazonbuyer
Nice list but
It's basically a mini dictionary. It does take a lot of dedication to go threw this book. I just finished the book after about 8 months. Read more
Published 22 months ago by smalltaco
great book to use to study for the SAT!
This book has plenty of important words that show up frequently on the SAT. The authors provide good definitions and examples to help you understand them. Read more
Published on May 17, 2009 by Phuong-mai Do
One of the best!!! It's worth your money.
I have several other books on vocabulary. I rate this book as one of the best and now indispensable as well.
Published on September 19, 2008 by Happy-go-lucky
Great purchase
Book was in excellent condition. It is a great tool to help build one's vocabulary.
Published on December 11, 2007 by Mary C. Wegman
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