How to sound really clever : 600 words you need to know
Van den Bergh, Hubert2013
Book
'How to Sound Really Clever' explains and illustrates over 600 words that can outfox us, such as 'condign', 'Zelig-like' and 'agitprop'. Each entry features an etymological description as well as useful example phrases so that readers can quickly see the correct context for each word. Anecdotes and witty illustrations appear throughout to make this an entertaining book that will help readers to boost their vocabulary.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Library | Adult Non Fiction | 428.1 VANHardback | Available |
Main title:
How to sound really clever : 600 words you need to know / Hubert van den Bergh ; illustrations by www.sandrahowgate.com.
Author:
Van den Bergh, Hubert, compilerHowgate, Sandra, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury, 2013.London : Bloomsbury, 2013.
Collation:
214 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9781408194850 (hbk)
Dewey class:
428.1
Language:
English
BRN:
1228150