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English Vocabulary Quick Reference takes an innovative approach to word roots. To start with, there's the "Primary Root Index"--a list of 260 essential word roots (including prefixes and suffixes), with definitions, language origin (Latin or Greek), and the dictionary page number where it's featured. It's a handy, easily accessible "a-" to "zyg-" list, but the unusual quality of the reference lies in its dictionary. Color-coded (red for common words such as are likely to appear on SATs, blue keywords to highlight succinct definitions), the dictionary presents more than 7,000 words based on those roots. From "abiogenesis" to "zygote," etymologies and definitions elucidate each word and encourage an understanding of the basic roots. This section is followed by a reverse dictionary of sorts--an alphabetical index of the keyword definitions. There's also an index of main entry words, and another index of 500 secondary roots that didn't make into the "Primary Root" list. Crutchfield's definitive book on word roots--geared toward educators, students of medicine, and students of English--is a superb classroom resource and a worthwhile home reference as well. --Stephanie Gold
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Grade 8 Up?Using a unique approach to learning and building vocabulary based on word roots, this comprehensive dictionary educates readers in the etymology of the English language. The book opens with an enthusiastic introduction, a discussion of how to use the resource, and a phonics-based pronunciation key. Next, the "Primary Root Index" lists 260 Greek and Latin word roots, alphabetically arranged, along with their definitions, and the pages on which they are found in the "Dictionary" section that follows. Here, the root words are arranged in alphabetical order, defined again, and followed by a comprehensive listing of words that contain that root (e.g., "bell" is followed by "antebellum," "bellicose," "belligerent," etc.). The etymology, a definition, and pronunciation guides are provided for all of these terms. Common words likely to appear on the SAT are in red. Within each definition, keywords are highlighted in blue. These "Keywords" are then compiled into another alphabetical list that refers back to the "Dictionary." The "Main Entry Index" provides an alphabetical listing of all of the words in the dictionary. A "Secondary Root Index," with a list of more than 500 less-common roots, completes this amazing reference. This authoritative book is sure to appeal to students interested in improving their command of the English language.?Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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English Vocabulary Quick Reference takes an innovative approach to word roots. To start with, there's the "Primary Root Index"--a list of 260 essential word roots (including prefixes and suffixes), with definitions, language origin (Latin or Greek), and the dictionary page number where it's featured. It's a handy, easily accessible "a-" to "zyg-" list, but the unusual quality of the reference lies in its dictionary. Color-coded (red for common words such as are likely to appear on SATs, blue keywords to highlight succinct definitions), the dictionary presents more than 7,000 words based on those roots. From "abiogenesis" to "zygote," etymologies and definitions elucidate each word and encourage an understanding of the basic roots. This section is followed by a reverse dictionary of sorts--an alphabetical index of the keyword definitions. There's also an index of main entry words, and another index of 500 secondary roots that didn't make into the "Primary Root" list. Crutchfield's definitive book on word roots--geared toward educators, students of medicine, and students of English--is a superb classroom resource and a worthwhile home reference as well. --Stephanie Gold
From School Library Journal
Grade 8 Up?Using a unique approach to learning and building vocabulary based on word roots, this comprehensive dictionary educates readers in the etymology of the English language. The book opens with an enthusiastic introduction, a discussion of how to use the resource, and a phonics-based pronunciation key. Next, the "Primary Root Index" lists 260 Greek and Latin word roots, alphabetically arranged, along with their definitions, and the pages on which they are found in the "Dictionary" section that follows. Here, the root words are arranged in alphabetical order, defined again, and followed by a comprehensive listing of words that contain that root (e.g., "bell" is followed by "antebellum," "bellicose," "belligerent," etc.). The etymology, a definition, and pronunciation guides are provided for all of these terms. Common words likely to appear on the SAT are in red. Within each definition, keywords are highlighted in blue. These "Keywords" are then compiled into another alphabetical list that refers back to the "Dictionary." The "Main Entry Index" provides an alphabetical listing of all of the words in the dictionary. A "Secondary Root Index," with a list of more than 500 less-common roots, completes this amazing reference. This authoritative book is sure to appeal to students interested in improving their command of the English language.?Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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abiogenesis [a-, without + bio, living organisms + -genesis, generation] The now discredited theory that living organisms can be spontaneously generated directly from nonliving matter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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