Word Smart

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!

A revised edition of the phenomenally successful vocabulary-building guide. Originally designed to help students prepare for the SAT, this user-friendly guide has major crossover appeal for adults looking to improve specific skills.

FROM THE CREATORS OF WORD SMART AN EASIER AND BETTER WAY TO LEARN VOCABULARY Ever look up a word in the dictionary and forget what it means a week later? *Here's a breakthrough approach! Includes 250 entries (all key SAT words) with original illustrations and simple memory techniques *Illustrated Word Smart helps you to memorize important words without having to labor over long vocabulary lists *Provides complete definitions, pronunciation keys, parts of speech, plus end-of-chapter quizzes *Features a special collection of skill-building crosswords and word puzzles by Stanley Newman, puzzle creator for People, Sport, and Games magazines.

"Word Smart" includes the updated SAT "Hit Parade", a list of words that appear on the test more often and a key feature for high school students.

The number of students taking the GRE is the highest it has been in years, and now is the perfect time for "Word Smart for the GRE." This brand-new Smart guide defines hundreds of the words that appear on the test most often.

Build a More Impressive Vocabulary. Did you know that: • The word "noisome" has nothing whatsoever to do with noise? • "Ordinance" and "ordnance" have two distinct meanings? • An "errant" fool is a fool who is lost, while an "arrant" fool is one whose foolishness is obvious? If any of these facts caught you by surprise, then you need More Word Smart. More than one million people improved their vocabulary with the original Word Smart, but an educated and powerful vocabulary doesn’t stop growing with one book! All of words featured in More Word Smart belong in an impressive vocabulary. Learning and using these words effectively can help you get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work. MORE WORD SMART has been cross-linked for easy e-reader navigation & viewing, and includes: • A rigorous emphasis on correct pronunciation • Specialized chapters that highlight vocabulary from classic literature, law, and religion • A guide to frequently occurring usage errors in written English • Two chapters focusing on the words frequently found on the SAT and other standardized tests

Cultivating a Six-Figure Vocabulary Over 4,000 business terms defined Entries from every field: Accounting, Management, Law, Real Estate, Computers, Math, Government, and more

This essential study guide highlights the English vocabulary that is specifically relevant for the TOEFL exam. Features definitions, illustrations, and example sentences.