Lewis Norman. Word Power Made Easy: The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary

New York. Anchor books. A Division of Random House LLC. — 2014. — 775 p. — ISBN 978-0-307-81749-5.Расширенное и переработанное издание популярного пособия по увеличению словарного запаса. Версия 3.1.
The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English both in its written and spoken forms. Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the language. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to flatter friends and insult enemies to how to talk precisely about science and medicine—the book is written in a lively, accessible, and often humorous style, presenting ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of vocabulary-building. The author delves into etymology to arm the reader to decode unfamiliar words, provides phonetic pronunciations, gives tips on avoiding common spelling errors, and offers useful sections on which fussy, old-fashioned grammar rules are valid and which are outdated or misguided and can be safely ignored. Loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource has helped millions learn to speak and write with greater sophistication.
How to Use This Book for Maximum Benefit
Getting off to a good start
How to Test Your Present Vocabulary
How to Start Building Your Vocabulary
How to Talk about Personality Types
How to Talk About Doctors
How to Talk About Various Practitioners
How to Talk About Science and Scientists
How to Talk About Liars and Lying
How to Check Your Progress: Comprehensive Test I
Gaining increased momentum
How to Talk About Action
How to Talk About Various Speech Habits
How to Insult Your Enemies
How to Flatter Your Friends
How to Check Your Progress: Comprehensive Test II
Finishing with a feeling of complete
How to Talk About Common Phenomena and Occurrences
How to Talk About What Goes On
How to Talk About a Variety of Personal Characteristics
How to Check Your Progress: Comprehensive Test III
How to Check Your Standing as an Amateur Etymologist
How to Keep Building Your Vocabulary