Hobson, Archie
The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195173284
- author:
- Hobson, Archie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 136 mm X 203 mm
- Genre:
- Dictionaries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words by Archie Hobson provides a comprehensive reference for words that lie just outside the standard vocabulary. With over 10,000 entries, this portable dictionary features pronunciations, parts of speech, concise definitions, example sentences, and etymologies to help readers understand the nuances of these often encountered words in literature, technical writings, law, philosophy, and art. Entries include special attention to easily confused or closely related words, as well as usage notes to ensure precision and power in speech and writing. Drawing on Oxford's exclusive 200-million-word database of contemporary English, this handy volume helps readers expand their vocabulary with the words that lie just outside their everyday use.
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