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Barron's 1100 words you need to know / Rich Carriero, Murray Bromberg, and Melvin Gordon.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Fort Lauderdale, FL : Kaplan Inc., d/b/a Barron's Educational Series, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: Eighth editionDescription: vi, 348 pages ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781506271187
  • 1506271189
Other title:
  • 1100 words you need to know
  • Barron's eleven hundred words you need to know
  • Eleven hundred words you need to know
  • One thousand one hundred words you need to know
  • Subtitle on cover: Build your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day
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Contents:
Full pronunciation key -- Weeks 1-46. Wisdom ; Folly ; Success ; Failure ; Dishonesty ; Wealth ; Poverty ; Youth ; Age ; Horror ; Drama ; Skilled ; Cause and effect ; Courage ; Crime ; Work ; Persuasion ; Expression ; Power ; Insults ; Indefinite ; Sloth ; Uncertainty ; Belief ; Conflict ; Writing ; Beauty ; Geography ; Speed ; Happiness ; Conformity ; Size ; Scarcity/weakness ; Sadness ; Speech ; Bizarre ; Anger ; Law ; Strength ; Time ; Health ; Information ; Quantity ; Chaos ; Cooperation ; Virtue -- Answer key -- Index.
Summary: An update and expanded edition includes word lists and definitions, analogy, words-in-context exercises, idiom indexes, and an updated pronunciation guide, with examples of new words placed in sentences from current fiction, editorial, and news broadcasts sources.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Enhance your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day with 1100 Words You Need to Know . Relied on by students for 50 years!

Over the years, thousands of students preparing for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and other standardized tests have relied on 1100 Words You Need to Know as an ideal way to strengthen their word power. With this brand-new edition, test prep expert Richard Carriero provides a fully updated and invaluable resource for students-- or for anyone who wants to boost their vocabulary .

1100 Words You Need to Know features a weekly program with six words to learn each day and one day for review. With just 15 minutes a day, you'll learn everything you need to improve your reading, writing, and speaking skills.

This fully revised edition includes:
Word lists with definitions in all new thematic grouping Helpful tips on word roots Updated words in context exercises, activities, and quizzes throughout An updated pronunciation guide
Online Practice
Continue your practice with 3 online quizzes plus scoring to test your progress

Includes index.

Full pronunciation key -- Weeks 1-46. Wisdom ; Folly ; Success ; Failure ; Dishonesty ; Wealth ; Poverty ; Youth ; Age ; Horror ; Drama ; Skilled ; Cause and effect ; Courage ; Crime ; Work ; Persuasion ; Expression ; Power ; Insults ; Indefinite ; Sloth ; Uncertainty ; Belief ; Conflict ; Writing ; Beauty ; Geography ; Speed ; Happiness ; Conformity ; Size ; Scarcity/weakness ; Sadness ; Speech ; Bizarre ; Anger ; Law ; Strength ; Time ; Health ; Information ; Quantity ; Chaos ; Cooperation ; Virtue -- Answer key -- Index.

An update and expanded edition includes word lists and definitions, analogy, words-in-context exercises, idiom indexes, and an updated pronunciation guide, with examples of new words placed in sentences from current fiction, editorial, and news broadcasts sources.

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