100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know

Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0618374124 / ISBN 13: 9780618374120

Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618374124
• ISBN 13: 9780618374120
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 3 ounces

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Synopsis

What should the vocabulary of a well-rounded high school graduate be like? These 100 words provide the starting point in answering that question. The list is representative of the words that serious students will encounter in their coursework and will come to use as adults, whether in conversation or while reading the daily newspaper. Each word is fully defined and shown in context with example sentences from well-known authors. 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know is a must-have for every grad, perfect for building vocabulary, quizzing friends and family — and just having fun.

About the Author

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and of other reference titles published by Houghton Mifflin Company are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.