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The dictionary of difficult and unusual words, over 10,000 confusing terms explained, by the Diagram Group

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The dictionary of difficult and unusual words, over 10,000 confusing terms explained, by the Diagram Group

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The dictionary of difficult and unusual words

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1282639335

Responsibility statement

by the Diagram Group

Sub title

over 10,000 confusing terms explained

Summary

This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categories--from cultural essentials likeart, 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 covers theatre. It even has a section of foreign words commonly used in English. Expand your vocabulary. Improve your writing. Broaden your horizons!

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