The 100 Words series continues to set the standard for measuring and improving vocabulary, with a new title focusing on words that are best known f...
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Jan 24, 2009
Markham
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Ridiculous. I expected to learn from this book, but it did nothing to enhance my linguistic skills.
Certainly, I understood, the title was not meant to include all the population of the earth, since most people in China do not use the words listed in the book, and understanding that it was exaggerated, I assumed that 'everyone' in the title referred to every person who would actually pick up a book to read. I would be appalled if most literate people misused even half of these words ( More...
Certainly, I understood, the title was not meant to include all the population of the earth, since most people in China do not use the words listed in the book, and understanding that it was exaggerated, I assumed that 'everyone' in the title referred to every person who would actually pick up a book to read. I would be appalled if most literate people misused even half of these words ( More...
Jun 23, 2010
Amanda
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Another in the series.
This one was interesting more to see things I hadn't quite pieced together as being problematic. I only had three things that stood out to me and now I've got them down. But I loved the time spent wandering through it. Looking at where words came from and some of the quotes of people using the words, or misusing the words previously.
This one was interesting more to see things I hadn't quite pieced together as being problematic. I only had three things that stood out to me and now I've got them down. But I loved the time spent wandering through it. Looking at where words came from and some of the quotes of people using the words, or misusing the words previously.
Dec 22, 2008
AF
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For the love of (insert deity here), this book should be required reading to graduate high school. I might even go so far as to say "to graduate 5th grade", since the importance of knowing the differences between lie, lay, lying and lies (isn't there a "lain" in there too?) cannot be ignored. Sorry, I'm an occasional grammar snob.
Also, it's never too early (or too late!) to know that mischievous only has 3 syllables.
Also, it's never too early (or too late!) to know that mischievous only has 3 syllables.
Oct 20, 2008
MiSS
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100? It should have been TEN thousand. I didn't realize how, STUPID, I was. I confuse and misuse a LOT of words. I think I should read this book twice or maybe even ten times. At least after the first reading I felt a little "smarter". :)
Aug 21, 2008
Nichole
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A good ready reference for writers, but it could be better. Listings are strictly alphabetical. It would be better if the confused words were listed together, twice, saving the writer some time in consulting the book.
May 04, 2008
Lindsay
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Not as interesting as "100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know", but it was enjoyable and SO true.
I wish everyone in the world knew when to use "there", "their", and "they're".
I wish everyone in the world knew when to use "there", "their", and "they're".
Jun 23, 2010
Danny
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Very helpful. Explains lots of words and helps set you strait on the definitions of 100 words. Useful for just about anyone.
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