Word Power : A Dictionary of Fascinating and Learned Words and Phrases for Vocabulary Enrichment, Paperback by Fleming, John, ISBN 076183804X, ISBN-13 9780761838043, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

This dictionary consists of about 2,000 interesting words or phrases that are considered by the author to be remarkable, not too common or rare, and not too familiar or unusual, presented to improve the reader's vocabulary. Slang, foreign language, scholarly, science, and other terms are included, with entries in alphabetical order. Examples of terms: sobriquet, polyglot, positivism, mugwump, ipso facto, chicanery, and zaftig. Entries contain a definition, pronunciation, and usage in four sample sentences, as well as synonyms, antonyms, and etymology, when applicable. Th is aimed at students, professionals, and anyone interested in the English language. Fleming is the author of The War of All Against All: An Analysis of Conflict in Society. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()