English Vocabulary Quick Reference: A Dictionary Arranged by Word Roots - Hardcover

Crutchfield, Roger S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0965913805 ISBN 13: 9780965913805

Publisher: Lexadyne Pub Inc, 1998

Synopsis

For those who relish word origins and want to expand their vocabulary, entries are arranged by their Latin and Greek roots each with a comprehensive listing of words containing that root. Common words are color- coded red; blue denotes brief definitions embedded within more complete ones, along with etymology and pronunciation key. Words can also be accessed by their definitions (keywords section). Indexed by main entry, primary, and secondary root. The publisher's address is: PO Box 4498; Leesburg, VA 20177-8564. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author

Roger S. Crutchfield has been studying word etymology for over 15 years. He lives in Leesburg, Virginia.

From the Back Cover

This book is a prudent investment in your command of the English language. It is the cornerstone you need to build and improve your vocabulary and is guaranteed to make learning new words exciting, fun, and easy. No matter what your age or education, you are bound to benefit from the Vocabulary Quick Reference--the only book of its kind.

Meticulously researched and scrutinized by experts from many disciplines, this unique book is an essential addition to every home, school, office, and library.

Reviews

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
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Edition details

• Publisher: Lexadyne Pub Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965913805
• ISBN 13: 9780965913805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 364