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by The Princeton Review (Author)
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 confidenceWORD 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 Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: November 07, 2017
