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      Paperback The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained Book
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      ISBN: 1602393397

      ISBN13: 9781602393394

      Illustrated Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words

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      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 This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      Dictionaries & Thesauruses Education & Reference English Reference Vocabulary, Slang & Word Lists Words, Language & Grammar
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