Some interesting word facts:
- The word "noisome" has nothing whatsoever to do with noise.
- "Ordinance" and "ordnance" have two distinct meanings.
- An "errant" fool is a fool who is lost, while an "arrant" fool is one whose foolishness is obvious.
Word Smart II, 3rd Edition exposes hundreds of examples like these, so readers will never be surprised by vocabulary again. All of the entries in Word Smart II, 3rd Edition belong in an impressive vocabulary, and learning and using these words effectively can help readers to get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work. Word Smart II, 3rd Edition has been fully updated and includes the following special features:
- A special emphasis on correct pronunciation
- New exercises to help readers learn and remember words
- Two extra chapters that focus on the words most frequently found on the SAT and other standardized tests
