All About Words: An Adult Approach to Vocabulary Building

by Maxwell Nurnberg, Morris Rosenblum

Two language experts, map your way to greater vocabulary power via history, folklore, and anecdote, as they tell all about words--how they began, how they developed, and exactly what they mean. Here's an exhilarating, easy way to learn a word...and never forget it! With games, puzzles, exercises, and whole battery of challenging tests.

Genres: Language, Nonfiction, Linguistics, Writing, Self Help

Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 1968

Reviews

[Hriday · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not for a beginner. The approach is superb and is a serious vocab builder.

[Heron · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very cool book. All about using etymology to boost your vocabulary. Also, it's from the 60s. Just so you're prepared.

[Amit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd recommend this a great companion book to Norman Lewis's 'Word Power Made Easy'. This book will definitely strengthen your approach to vocabulary and mastery of words with several exercise questions.
I would not recommend you read this book without touching Norman Lewis first though. The primary difference that I found between Lewis and Maxwell is the approach each one takes while explaining the words and their corresponding etymology. Lewis makes it much more easier and fun to attack the words and master them. This book would have felt like a drag if it wasn't for Lewis.

[Aathavan]

an amazingly fun read on word origins

[Jaikrishna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors have done a wonderful job in finding the origins of certain common words.This book includes puzzles that are engaging and quite challenging.This book is a must have for anyone who is interested to build his/her vocabulary.5 stars from my side.

[Prashant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those indispensable books for vocabulary building. I read it during my MBA preparation days and thoroughly enjoyed it. I still would like to read it again if I can get my hands on it.

[Hanif Qureshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its good but a bit boring...

[Don Gubler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and entertaining as well educating.

[Sai Tirumalesh]

to develop voccabulary