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How to Sound Clever: Master the 600 Everyday Words You Pretend to Understand ... When You Don't

by Hubert van den Bergh
RM40.19 MYR RM29.13 MYR 28% off
How to Sound Clever: Master the 600 Everyday Words You Pretend to Understand ... When You Don't - Thryft
How to Sound Clever: Master the 600 Everyday Words You Pretend to Understand ... When You Don't - Thryft

Elevate your vocabulary with wit and humor.

"How to Sound Clever" might just be the book you're looking for if you enjoy learning with a dash of entertainment. It's not just a vocabulary builder; it's peppered with anecdotes and illustrations that make improving your lexicon an absolute delight. Think of it as a secret weapon to impress at parties or nail that job interview with words that sparkle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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How to Sound Clever: Master the 600 Everyday Words You Pretend to Understand ... When You Don't

by Hubert van den Bergh
RM40.19 MYR RM29.13 MYR 28% off
ISBN: 9781408194560
Authors: Hubert van den Bergh
Publisher: A&C Black Business Information and Development
Date of Publication: 2013-06-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development
Related Topics: Writing, Personal Development, How To, Productivity
Goodreads rating: 3.25
(rated by 24 readers)

Description

How to Sound Clever explains the etymology of 600 key words you really ought to know, but haven't had the time to look up in the dictionary. Each entry features an etymological description as well as useful example phrases so that readers can quickly see the correct context for each word. Anecdotes and witty illustrations appear throughout to make a book that is entertaining and will help the reader to boost their vocabulary. An ideal gift and a useful book for everyone to have on hand when they come across a word they should know, but don't.
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Elevate your vocabulary with wit and humor.

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