Basic Word List - Softcover

Brownstein, Samuel C.; Weiner, Mitchel; Green M.A., Sharon Weiner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812096495 ISBN 13: 9780812096491

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 1997

Synopsis

Preparing to write the essay: What students need to know, including how to annotate prose passages

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Review

Herein are more than 2,000 ought-to-know words for students preparing for college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT, and for adults who wish to regain their vocabularies of yore. Each word, from "abase" to "zephyr," is defined and presented in a sentence, a short review of word roots and prefixes is included in the back, the book is easily portable, and the font won't cause eye strain. In addition, the words are separated into manageable word lists to study from (with comprehensive practice tests), providing a pulchritudinous amalgamation of erudition to augment one's sagacious eloquence.

From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
If you're getting ready for college and preparing to take the SAT, the ACT, or similar competitive tests, you'll need a solid college-level vocabulary to achieve a high score. This book will help you build your word power. It defines more than 2,000 words frequently found on college entrance exams and places each word in a model sentence so you'll understand how to use it correctly. Helpful vocabulary-building exercises follow every group of 40 new words. You'll also find an enlightening review of word prefixes and roots--important keys to building a larger vocabulary--and pronunciations to help you enunciate each word correctly

Edition details

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0812096495
• ISBN 13: 9780812096491
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 225