The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder allows you to enjoy informative and entertaining discussions of English words derived from Greek and Latin roots--and expand your working vocabulary at the same time. Words that share the same root are grouped for easy study. Quizzes let you test how much you've learned.
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Average Customer Review
Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder , October 5, 2008
By
Sue Whisler (USA)
Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder it's very helpful for me and i would tell everyone to use this one and the other one also.
An Easy Vocabulary Builder, June 11, 2008
By
Stephen Williams (Hawthorne, California)
An Easy Vocabulary Builder
A Review of "Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder"
by Mary Wood Cornog
ISBN 0-87779-910-5
Copyright 1998
This book 558 pages and is organized into twenty-five study units.
Each of the twenty five-study unit is composed of a series of classical roots. Each root has an explanation.
Following each root/explanation is a list of words based on the classical root. Each modern word has a pronunciation key, followed by a simplified definition and an example. The definitions are good and the examples are well thought-out. Frequent quizzes ensure comprehension.
This book is a good vocabulary builder and is easy to read and use as a self-study guide.
See also:
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Vocabulary Builder/Thesaurus/Dictionary
I recommend "Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder" because it is so easy to read. It is a first-class, uncomplicated self-study text.
Great way to expand your mind, May 23, 2008
By
Maritsa Darmandzhyan (Tujunga, CA)
The CD-ROM version seems to have gotten poor reviews, but never mind that. This is an excellent book to build and expand your vocabulary. It's not written like a dictionary which makes the writing kind of fun.
Excellent 4 ur V0cab/SAT, February 9, 2008
By
Laila Abdul (NEW YORK)
This product is excellent if you are in High School and you are planning on taking the Regents or SAT's, this book is a mandatory subsance for your study. =)
improving your vocabulary?, September 9, 2007
By
elisahhh! (los angeles)
This vocabulary book is designed to teach the 'learning of language' + improve your vocabulary by understanding the origins of each root. very effective and useful in memorizing/expanding your vocabulary skills. there are quizzes every 8 words or so, which makes it easier to memorize. instead of just building your vocab. in alphabetical order, try learning by roots.
