The Dictionary of Difficult and Unusual Words - Diagram Group - Books - Skyhorse Publishing - 9781510765719 - November 2, 2021
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The Dictionary of Difficult and Unusual Words


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Broken down by category, this comprehensive reference is the go-to guide for readers, writers, and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of language.

This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Learn the meaning of words like: batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel.

Broken down into over fifty categories--from cultural essentials like art, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slang--this book is a word lover's dream and a useful handbook for any student. It even has a section of foreign words commonly used in English. Expand your vocabulary. Improve your writing. Broaden your horizons!

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released November 2, 2021
ISBN13 9781510765719
Publishers Skyhorse Publishing
Pages 528
Dimensions 155 × 228 × 30 mm   ·   603 g
Language English  

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