The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate

Eugene Ehrlich

ISBN 10: 0062701908 / ISBN 13: 9780062701909

Verlag: Collins Reference, 1997

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Inhaltsangabe:

Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere. It defines, discerns and distinguishes the finer points of sense and meaning. Was it fortuitous or only fortunate? Are you trying to remember, or more fully recollect? Is he uninterested or disinterested? Is it healthful or healthy, regretful or regrettable, notorious or infamous? The answers to these and many more fascinating etymological questions can be found within the pages of this invaluable (or is it valuable?) reference.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Eugene Ehrlich wrote and edited numerous reference books on language, including the original Oxford American Dictionary and Amo, Amas, Amat and More.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Highly Selective Dictionary for the ...
Verlag: Collins Reference
Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Good
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