The Mensa Book of Words, Word Games, Puzzles, & Oddities
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Shocking origins! Altered meanings! Wild abuses of language! Who knew English was so full of fascinating surprises? For word lovers, these quizzes and games by Mensa member extraordinaire Dr. Abbie... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0060962089
ISBN13:9780060962081
Release Date:May 1988
Publisher:Harper Perennial
Length:160 Pages
Weight:4.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
If you're reviewing for the SAT, or are otherwise trying to increase your understanding of the English language, you'll find this book very useful. For example:What is the origin of the word "vegetable"?A. From the Latin word "vegetare," the word for "earth" or "ground"B. A modern misreading of a Latin wordC. From the Latin word "vegetus," meaning "lively"Answer: A
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