100 Words Every High School Freshman Should Know
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0618443797 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.. The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are
This second book in the 100 Words series focuses on the kinds of words that a successful middle school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a variety of subjects and that nearly every freshman will encounter over the course of the school year.The words have been chosen with various criteria in mind. And each word is fully defined as well as shown in typical contexts with example sentences and quotations, many of which are taken from award-winning authors such as Harper Lee, George Orwell, Katherine Paterson, and John Knowles. To learn them is not only to gain useful knowledge — it is to step into a broader world.. Together, these 100 words represent the increasingly sophisticated and complex vocabulary that freshmen must master as they continue their education at the next level. Some represent key concepts in important areas of the curriculum, while others are more familiar in meaning but presen
About the AuthorThe Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.
"I like this because it has god descriptions of each word" according to Peggy V.. I like this because it has god descriptions of each word and a passage to use it in context. I am able to use this as an extra activity when needed.. Great resource Alison M. Kelly Well done! A great source. Gives words with text examples from popular novels.. "Nice" according to M Lewis. Nice usage for teenager to make sure he has a pretty rounded vocabulary.