HOW WORDS WORK--AND HOW TO MAKE THEM WORK FOR YOU!Read, write, and speak more clearly and more confidently with this compact, concise, all-in-one vocabulary-building guide. In school and in business, in public speaking and in private conversation, knowing just the right words to say can make a world of difference. Now, here's a book that puts a world of word power at your fingertips, including:* A handy pronunciation guide, including an extensive list of words that are often mispronounced* How to use prefixes and suffixes to dramatically increase your vocabulary* Word roots and histories--the keys to mastering English* An invaluable glossary of usage to ensure that you choose the right words and put them in their proper placePlus, numerous vocabulary tests and exercises as well as a section of entertaining word puzzles.THE RANDOM HOUSE POWER VOCABULARY BUILDERFor home, school, or office, it's an expression of success. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.