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Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2009-03-17 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0061746797 |
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Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere. It defines, discerns and distinguishes the finer points of sense and meaning. Was it fortuitous or only fortunate? Are you trying to remember, or more fully recollect? Is he uninterested or disinterested? Is it healthful or healthy, regretful or regrettable, notorious or infamous? The answers to these and many more fascinating etymological questions can be found within the pages of this invaluable (or is it valuable?) reference.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2009-10-13 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0061746789 |
Download The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Adjectives have long suffered from bad press. For many years, English teachers have been fond of telling students that "adjectives are the enemy of nouns, and adverbs are the enemy of everything else." While it's still advisable to heed your English teacher's advice on most other matters, The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives for the Extraordinarily Literate proves that breaking certain rules can make written and spoken language that much livelier, adding much-needed color, style, and adornment. With this addition to the popular Highly Selective series, the "golden" adjective, at last, gets the star treatment it deserves. From adventitious to zaftig, renowned lexicographer Eugene Ehrlich has collected more than 850 of the most interesting and engaging adjectives in the English language and has provided concise definitions and instructive usage examples. Whether you're a writer, a speaker, or a word buff, this compendious, trenchant, laudable, and all-around fantabulous volume will help you put panache back into your prose.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 578 |
Release | : 2009-03-17 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0061762490 |
Download The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual -- or is it recondite? --words for each entry.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 397 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 9781582882123 |
Download The Highly Selective Thesaurus and Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
If you're serious about writing and speaking language that crackles with delightful and obscure words, then you must have this book. As indicated by the title, it is a selective thesaurus and dictionary containing words and phrases, focusing on the more arcane or colorful choices.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9785558685411 |
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This unique and concise compendium--the companion volume to "The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate"-- presents the most confused and misused words in the English language today--the words most misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere--and defines, discerns, and distinguishes the finer points of sense and meaning.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2009-03-17 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0061746797 |
Download The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere. It defines, discerns and distinguishes the finer points of sense and meaning. Was it fortuitous or only fortunate? Are you trying to remember, or more fully recollect? Is he uninterested or disinterested? Is it healthful or healthy, regretful or regrettable, notorious or infamous? The answers to these and many more fascinating etymological questions can be found within the pages of this invaluable (or is it valuable?) reference.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 457 |
Release | : 2009-10-13 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0061746789 |
Download The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Adjectives have long suffered from bad press. For many years, English teachers have been fond of telling students that "adjectives are the enemy of nouns, and adverbs are the enemy of everything else." While it's still advisable to heed your English teacher's advice on most other matters, The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives for the Extraordinarily Literate proves that breaking certain rules can make written and spoken language that much livelier, adding much-needed color, style, and adornment. With this addition to the popular Highly Selective series, the "golden" adjective, at last, gets the star treatment it deserves. From adventitious to zaftig, renowned lexicographer Eugene Ehrlich has collected more than 850 of the most interesting and engaging adjectives in the English language and has provided concise definitions and instructive usage examples. Whether you're a writer, a speaker, or a word buff, this compendious, trenchant, laudable, and all-around fantabulous volume will help you put panache back into your prose.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9785558685305 |
Download Highly Selective Thesaurus for Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This impressive thesaurus--containing more than 50,000 uncommon and colorful words--offers logophiles the opportunity to be fortitudinous, furtive, or even grandiloquent when making a polyphony or just pontificating. Introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered". Line art.
Author | : Eugene Ehrlich |
Publisher | : Collins Reference |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780062720177 |
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A witty and entertaining guide to the use of Latin expressions for one's own advantage in the modern world.
Author | : Ruth Wajnryb |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2005-07-13 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0743287576 |
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Have we always "sworn like sailors"? Has creative cursing developed because we can't just slug people when they make us angry? And if such verbal aggression is universal, why is it that some languages (Japanese, for instance) supposedly do not contain any nasty words? Throughout the twentieth century there seems to have been a dramatic escalation in the use and acceptance of offensive language in English, both verbally and in print. Today it seems almost commonplace to hear the "f" word in casual conversation, and even on television. Just how have we become such a bunch of cursers and what does it tell us about our language and ourselves? In Expletive Deleted, linguist Ruth Wajnryb offers an entertaining yet thoroughly researched, lighthearted look at this development, seeking to reveal the etymologies of various terms and discover how what was once considered unfit-for-company argot has become standard fare. Wajnryb steps outside the confines of English in her search for answers, exploring whether offensive words in English are mirrored in other languages and examining cultural differences in the usage of dirty words. For instance, why is it that in some languages you can get away with intimating that a person and his camel are more than just good friends, while pouring scorn on a mother's morals guarantees you a seat on the next flight out? An amusing and idiosyncratic look at the power of words to shock, offend, insult, amuse, exaggerate, let off steam, establish relationships, and communicate deep-felt emotions, Expletive Deleted is a must-read for anyone who loves language -- or has ever stubbed a toe.