tailieunhanh - THINK YOU KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY?

Think You Know Your Vocabulary? is the ultimate guide to building and using the right words effectively. Research shows that a well-developed vocabulary is the single most important characteristic linked to academic and career success. Why? Words are the conduits of thought and communication; your knowledge of and ability to use them wisely will define you in the years to come, both personally and professionally. Inside this book, you'll find: A helpful pretest that shows which areas of your verbiage need the most work 30 lessons, each consisting of an introduction, definitions, and activities such as crossword puzzles, word searches,. | THINK YOU KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY Specialized Words Everyone Needs to Know NEW YORK Copyright 2009 Learning Express LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress LLC New York. Library of Congress Control Number 2009926366 A copy of this title is on file with the Library of Congress. ISBN 978-1-57685-687-1 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For more information or to place an order contact LearningExpress at 2 Rector Street 26th Floor New York NY 10006 Or visit us at CONTENTS Introduction The Top 20 Reasons Why You Yes You Need a Better Vocabulary v Pretest How Much Do You Know 1 PART ONE Vocabulary Boot Camp Just the Basics 7 Day 1 Person Place or Thing Commonly Used Nouns 9 Day 2 It s Alive Vivid Vibrant Verbs 17 Day 3 Coming Close Studying Synonyms 25 Day 4 When Opposites Attract Awesome Antonyms 33 Day 5 What s the Difference Handling Homophones 39 Day 6 Make It Real Adding Adjectives 49 Day 7 Make It Real Again Time for Adverbs 57