Description
LET YOUR VOCABULARY SPEAK FOR ITSELF. Whether your goal is to get a competitive edge on a specific exam or simply to build your word knowledge, this updated sixth edition of Word Smart gives you the tools you need to transform your vocabulary and start using words with confidence
WORD SMART, 6th EDITION includes:
- More than 1,400 vocab words that belong in every savvy student's vocabulary
- Lists of common word roots and usage errors
- Key terms you need to know to understand fields such as finance, science, and the arts
- Need-to-know vocab for standardized tests like the SAT and GRE
- Foreign phrases and abbreviations commonly encountered in reading or conversation The words in this book come from a careful analysis of newspapers (from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal), magazines (from Time to Scientific American), and books from current bestsellers to classics. We also combed through the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently. We sifted out the words that most people know, and focused on words that most people misunderstand or misuse. You can be confident that with Word Smart, you'll get the help you need to communicate more clearly and effectively, understand what you read, and score higher on standardized tests
Author: The Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Published: 11/07/2017
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781524710712
ISBN10: 1524710717
BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | Study Guides
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems
WORD SMART, 6th EDITION includes:
- More than 1,400 vocab words that belong in every savvy student's vocabulary
- Lists of common word roots and usage errors
- Key terms you need to know to understand fields such as finance, science, and the arts
- Need-to-know vocab for standardized tests like the SAT and GRE
- Foreign phrases and abbreviations commonly encountered in reading or conversation The words in this book come from a careful analysis of newspapers (from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal), magazines (from Time to Scientific American), and books from current bestsellers to classics. We also combed through the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently. We sifted out the words that most people know, and focused on words that most people misunderstand or misuse. You can be confident that with Word Smart, you'll get the help you need to communicate more clearly and effectively, understand what you read, and score higher on standardized tests
Author: The Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Published: 11/07/2017
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781524710712
ISBN10: 1524710717
BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | Study Guides
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems
About the Author
The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests, and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help.