1000 Most Important Words
Based on the contention that we do not utillize speech to its fullest extent, this guide is an essential aide to unlocking our "passive" vocabularies and developing a keener appreciation of the richness of language.
Indispensable For Writers, Speakers, Teachers!
-- Enrich your vocabulary
-- Express yourself clearly -- and beautifully
-- Fun and easy to use!
1000 Most Important Words Accessories
 Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder
Word Power Made Easy
Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary
1100 Words You Need to Know
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary
Words You Should Know
How to Build a Better Vocabulary
Wordmaster: Improve Your Word Power (Your Coach in a Box)
Vocabulary Cartoons: SAT Word Power
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
1000 Most Important Words Reviews
If you memorize most of the words within, you will nevery sound picayune in your interviews. I have read many a langauge maven wordivoracious vocab book in my day. This book has a very easy to read format and a friendly tone to it. More importantly, women will stare fervidly at you, the cynosure of all eyes, after you drop a sesquipidalian speech over some post prandial wine. None compare to this compendium of brilliantly chosen, exquisitely executed words.
Though that works for some people, it does not work for me. For this reason, I would recommend "Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder" because it is more of a teaching guide, with interactive lessons. Personally, it is much more difficult to read something like a dictionary than like a teaching guide. Ok, this book has great vocabulary, and great definitions and usage, however the formatting is the biggest problem.
So, it is in alphabetical order and very un-exciting. This reference book is just like a dictionary, but it only contains large vocabulary words. I prefer this method of learning, and format, compared to "1000 Most Important Words." There is a lot to learn in this book, but you may find each passing page depressing. I am not inspired to learn vocabulary by simply reading a dictionary.
It's not obvious, just enough to make you go "huh" for a second then continue, then finally at the definition of the word "canard" there's an example mocking middle eastern countries, saying that reports of great victories, especially when issued by countries of the middle east, are almost always canards. And hates OPEC, LOL. I imagine this author is some old, bitter, right-wing republican and a closet bigot. This guy also is obsessed with Muhammad Ali and takes a shot at him every once in a while. Um, yeah, whatever. I haven't finished the book but I read enough to make my point here. I've barely made it to a fraction of the book but every few pages there's a sentence comparing democrats to communist or praising the civilized western world compared to the "savages" that live elsewhere.
This is not a collection of 'pedantic pundit or parlance'.all of the words can be used in everyday communication. They are good, strong words with clear meanings which can help you to express yourself with elegance. Would you prefer to be wiser or wizened. Great little addition to the family's collection of reference and word books. You'll easily enrich and enliven your vocabulary while learning a little background and history of the origin of the word.
I haven't had occasion to use this book yet; however, it arrived quickly and in excellent condition.
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