Think You Know Your Vocabulary?: Specialized Words Everyone Needs to Know

by Learning Express LLC

• ISBN13: 9781576856871
• ISBN10: 1576856879
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Learning Express Llc

Summary

You may think you already know enough words, but sometimes knowing specialized words-words that are specific to a particular subject area-can give you an extreme advantage on tests, in job interviews, and in your everyday life. In fact, research shows that a well-developed vocabulary is the single most important characteristic linked to academic and career success. Why? Words are the conduits of thought and communication; your knowledge of and ability to use them wisely will define you in the years to come, both personally and professionally.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Top 20 Reasons Why You-Yes, You-Need a Better Vocabulary	p. v
Pretest: How Much Do You Know?	p. 1
Vocabulary Boot Camp: Just the Basics	p. 7
Person, Place, or Thing? Commonly Used Nouns	p. 9
It's Alive! Vivid, Vibrant Verbs	p. 17
Coming Close: Studying Synonyms	p. 25
When Opposites Attract: Awesome Antonyms	p. 33
What's the Difference? Handling Homophones	p. 39
Make It Real: Adding Adjectives	p. 49
Make It Real-Again: Time for Adverbs	p. 57
In No Uncertain Terms: Specialized Vocabularies Everyone Needs to Know	p. 63
How Are You Feeling Today? Emotional Terms	p. 65
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Mathematical Terms	p. 71
Name That Tune: Musical Terms	p. 77
On the Hunt: Job Search Terms	p. 83
Sign on the Dotted Line: Contract Terms	p. 91
Politics on Parade: Political Terms	p. 97
The Weather Report: Meteorological Terms	p. 103
Where in the World? Geographical Terms	p. 109
Pieces and Parts: Mechanical Terms	p. 115
Patron of the Arts: Humanities Terms	p. 121
In the Doctor's Office: Medical Terms	p. 127
The World Wide Web: Computer Terms	p. 133
Does It Take Batteries? Electronic Terms	p. 139
The Right Time and Place: Historical Terms	p. 145
What's Cookin'? Culinary Terms	p. 151
If You Build It: Construction Terms	p. 157
Order in the Court: Legal Terms	p. 163
Between Your Ears: Psychological Terms	p. 169
It's Science: Scientific Terms	p. 175
People-Watching: Anthropological Terms	p. 181
Play Ball! Sports Terms	p. 187
You Design It: Interior Design Terms	p. 193
School Days: Educational Terms	p. 199
Posttest: How Much Do You Know Now?	p. 200
Answers	p. 210
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