The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words

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The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words

Author	: Diagram Group
File Size	: 54,8 Mb
Publisher	: Skyhorse
Language	: English
Release Date	: 17 October 2008
ISBN	: 9781628732030
Pages	: 1197 pages

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The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Book PDF 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!

The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group

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