01.29.07

Word.

Posted in Tools & Resources at 3:12 pm by jon yang

I have this problem: I know how to use words in context but I can’t define them. Yes, that leaves me bad at Balderdash but good at Scrabble. Because of this weakness, I’m always looking up the exact meaning of words so that I don’t sound (more) stupid when I’m asked exactly what something means. For example, define “ironic.” Can’t do it right?

I have a whole blog (written with a co-author) dedicated to the task of learning, and defining, curious and interesting words — Define Irony. It’s amazing how often previously unfamiliar words pop up in your normal every day life once you’re aware of them.

Here’s a list of words and phrases that students of English should know. Know’em all? Suuuure…….

Here are 1065 useful words and phrases in modern American business English. Clicking on the highlighted words in the text will display their definition in this window. These words have been chosen with two classes of students in mind: (1) those wishing to improve their SAT verbal score, and (2) adult students of English as a second language, who would prefer a serious and classic text and convenient definitions. Studying the words in context, and examining the brief definitions and examples provided in this list, will add significantly to the student’s real understanding of proper usage.
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