The Artful Nuance: A Refined Guide to Imperfectly Understood Words in the English Language
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Book Overview
?The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter.? (Mark Twain) What?s the difference between- Nectar and ambrosia? Bough and branch? Astonished and surprised? Sensual and sensuous? Beside and besides? Many people use these words interchangeably but there are actually subtle and interesting differences in meaning and usage. Now from the author of Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge comes a fun and fascinating word reference book for word lovers, students, and trivia collectors alike. Readers will relish learning about these distinctions in this entertaining homage to a gift we use every day?words.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0399534822
ISBN13:9780399534829
Release Date:February 2009
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 4.5" x 8.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Related Subjects
Dictionaries & Thesauruses English Language Arts Semantics Words, Language & GrammarCustomer Reviews
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Love this book!
Published by JCoronel , 5 years ago
This is a fun reference book, I read a word a day as well as refer to it often to win arguments!
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