The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words: Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained

By: The Diagram Group

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Over 10,000 common words that can be confusing or tricky—described, explained, and defined.

This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grâ ce, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categories—from cultural essentials like art, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slang—this book is a word lover's dream and a useful handbook for any student. It covers the sciences. It covers law. It covers politics. It covers theatre. It even has a section of foreign words commonly used in English. Expand your vocabulary. Improve your writing. Broaden your horizons! 300 b/w illustrations.

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