NTC's Dictionary of Latin and Greek Origins

by Robert Moore, Maxine Moore

This unique reference equips students with vocabulary skills that will last a lifetime. Students study Latin and Greek roots and learn the huge number of English words that derive from them. The impressive number of entries and explanations, presented in a light and non-threatening manner, will give students the vocabulary boost they need.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Academic, Dictionaries, Linguistics, Writing

382 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 1997

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Reviews

[Nathan]

Although this isn't really a kids book, I'm using this to help my kids understand language better. A few puzzling omissions, but still more often useful than not. You take an English word (e.g., "civic"), look it up in the back to find the Latin/Greek root ("civis"), then turn to the entry for "civis" to learn what other words are related to it. Fun for all the family.

[Mattie]

Excellent reference book - very useful and effective organization

[Steven Burgauer]

Engrossing. I learned a lot.

[Liquidlasagna]

I've actually argued that this book might be the best thing to have if you wished you took Latin and Greek, but it was simply too intimidating.

I wish it were three times the size though....

I've dared people to find a better book

[Armen Shirvanian]

I got this book to learn origins for vocabulary, but I didn't read too much of it before I got another vocab book and another, before not reading any of them much at that time. It is pretty cool though.