Become a wordsmith in no time with this fun and easy guide! Your vocabulary is key to your success in school. From assigned essays to standardized tests, words help you share your thoughts and ideas clearly and correctly. How to Build a Super Vocabulary gives you the power to understand and use new words. You'll explore how words are put together, where they come from, basic spelling rules, and ways to avoid common blunders. Plus, you'll get to know 600 words that are often found on standardized tests. Filled with easy-to-follow advice, this hands-on guide includes 7 Keys to Success that will help you discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and put new words to good use in your speaking and writing: * Know the History of Language * Find the Roots * Use Context Clues * Use Your Tools * Tackle the Tough Ones * Build Your Vocabulary * Use the Best Words So get ready to expand your vocabulary-and develop savvy skills you'll use for the rest of your life!

Build Your Power Vocabulary will help students, writers, professionals, and anyone else improve their vocabulary. It provides all the necessary tools to expand your knowledge of the English language and speak and write with an enhanced vocabulary. Build Your Power Vocabulary has been updated to include all vocabulary, slang and jargon relevant for 2008. Key Features: · Word roots, the history of interesting words, and up-to-date vocabulary · A thorough pronunciation guide with an extensive list of words that are often mispronounced · Sections on spelling and on the differences between American and British English · Information on how to use prefixes and suffixes to dramatically increase your vocabulary · An invaluable glossary of usage to ensure that you choose the right words and put them in their proper places · Vocabulary tests and exercises, as well as word puzzles

START BUILDING YOUR VOCABULARY is part of a series of four graded books designed to increase students' vocabulary from elementary to the high-intermediate level. Over 1,000 words and phrases are taught to make vocabulary learning more systematic and fun.

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.

Critical occupational vocabulary comes easily with the word games, puzzles, and exercises contained in this language workbook. Designed for nonnative speakers, the lessons are suitable for self-study or classroom learning. Sections on grammar, comprehension, pronunciation, and spelling are also included, making this book an invaluable companion for learning on-the-job English.