Pre-Owned Words You Thought You Knew . . .: 1001 Commonly Misused and Misunderstood Words and Phrases (Paperback) 1580629415 9781580629416

The book that can turn anyone into a wordsmith AMBIVALENCE: Lots of people think this word is synonymous with apathy, but it isn't Ambivalence is the existence of mixed feelings toward someone or something, or a difficulty in reaching a decision. If you're ambivalent about something, you have opposing feelings about it, such as optimism and pessimism, love and hate, or happiness and sadness. I had ambivalence about Betty's decision to transfer schools; on one hand, I'd miss her, and on the other hand, I wouldn't mind comforting her boyfriend. Nothing makes a person appear more ridiculous than incorrectly using a word in conversation or writing--and having the listener or reader pick up on it. Words You Thought You Knew . . . features words and phrases people hear and use every day--often incorrectly. Is it "could care less" or "couldn't care less"? What is the difference between "allude" and "elude"? Forget six-syllable words found only on college entrance exams that people never use Writer Jenna Glatzer takes a humorous approach to help readers avoid verbal slipups by featuring succinct definitions and sentence examples of common but troublesome words. This unique collection also includes a fun quiz to test readers' mastery of the words they thought they knew CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9781580629416 ISBN10: 1580629415 Contributors: Glatzer, Jenna,