Painless Vocabulary

(back cover) PAINLESS Vocabulary Really. This isn't going to hurt at all . . . If you think that developing a large vocabulary means dreary and painful memorizing of hundreds of words, this book has good news for you. You can develop the word power that will help you achieve high gradesand enjoy yourself while you learn! Each of 20 chapters introduces 15 new words, first placing them in a brief, entertaining essay, and then discussing their meanings and the ways they can be used. "Brain Tickler" questions that follow challenge your skill at word definitions, and sidebars help you avoid vocabulary mistakes while you pick up interesting facts about word origins and usage. When you reach the end of this book you'll discover to your delight that your vocabulary has increased many times overand your grades have also risen. Just as important, you'll discover that you've had fun learning! For Middle School and High School StudentsGreenberg, Michael is the author of 'Painless Vocabulary ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780764132407 and ISBN 0764132407.