Vocabulary For Dummies

Someone just called you captious. Should you be flattered? Considering your extreme lactose intolerance, is it a good idea to order veau au b©chamel from a French menu? Calumny is to slander as obloquy is to a) flattery, b) sermon, or c) invective? You€ve just heard that your new boss is a real martinet, should you be worried or excited about an attractive new addition to your workplace?

Your boyfriend says you have no ©lan, is he telling you you€re all out of yogurt? Starting to wish you€d paid more attention in English class? Don€t worry, it€s never too late to develop a million dollar vocabulary€"and Vocabulary For Dummies offers you a fast, fun and easy way to do it.

Whether you€re facing standardized tests, or you want to feel more knowledgeable at work or more comfortable in social situations, this book is for you. In no time you€ll:

• Dramatically expand your vocabulary
• Speak with style
• Write with panache
• Make a better impression a work or school
• Dine out with confidence
• Have the right words for formal occasions and ethnic events
• Get more out of what you read

Vocabulary For Dummies doesn€t overwhelm you with endless word lists. Instead, it gives you a complete vocabulary-building program that familiarizes you with words from all areas of life as they€re used in context€"from bar mitzvahs to business meetings, PCs to politics€"with a host of fun features, including:

• Word tables organized by common features, such as language of origin, professional or social contexts, similarities, and more
• Sample conversations incorporate new terms and define related ones
• Before-and-After examples show how to replace old, general terms with new specific vocabulary
• Pointers reinforce understanding with examples of correct and incorrect usage
• Chapters on terms from finance, law, medicine, eating and shopping, history and mythology, various languages, and more

Vocabulary For Dummies makes it easier than ever for you to get a handle on difficult words and get ahead at school, at work, and in life.