The Superior Person's Complete Book of Words
Bowler, Peter / Corrigan, Dennis
A perfect blend of humor and practical knowledge for word lovers.Build a superior vocabulary with 1, 000 words-esoteric, arcane, archaic, unusual words with "real life" examples of how to deploy them. Includes definitions and practical advice on usage to confound your friends, irritate your enemies, and impress your superiors.Peter Bowler's aim is to provide "the ordinary man in the street with new and better verbal weapons-words which until n...