Michael O'Mara Books Ltd 500 Beautiful Words You Should Know

CRESTFALLEN at CHICANERY and CIRCUMLOCUTION? Have no TRUCK with TOMFOOLERY and TRUMPERY? Or OMNISCIENT about OBLOQUIES and OPSIMATHS? Whether you&;ve answered yes, no or "sorry, I didn&;t catch that," this book is for you. It offers words that flow EXQUISITELY off the tongue; words that are just perfect for their meaning, like the lazy-sounding SLOTH and the heavy-footed GALUMPH; words that will make you sound clever, like DEUTERAGONIST and LETHOLOGICA; and words that are just fun to say, like LIQUEFACTION and LUXURIATE. It&;ll tell you where they come from, how to use them and whether you&;re likely to BAMBOOZLE anyone who&;s listening to you. With occasional special features on great words for colors, words from the Classics and words that make you laugh, this is a book to delight BIBLIOPHILES and BLATHERSKITES alike. Discover the joy of the English language with 500 unusual, interesting and &;perfect&; words that will extend your vocabulary and your appreciation of our mother tongue. Autorid: Caroline Taggart