Expressing oneself is a basic human action. Words, whether spoken or written, express what we are thinking and what we wish to get across. A larger vocabulary enables you to express your thoughts more vividly and precisely. Along with teaching you new words, The Random House Power Vocabulary Builder gives you the tools to widen your choice of words for expressing your thoughts.

Expressing oneself is a basic human action. Words, whether spoken or written, express what we are thinking and what we wish to get across. A larger vocabulary enables you to express your thoughts more vividly and precisely. Along with teaching you new words, The Random House Power Vocabulary Builder gives you the tools to widen your choice of words for expressing your thoughts.

The Random House Power Vocabulary Builder explains the building blocks of the English language (roots, prefixes, sulfixes, imported words); offers tips for proper expression (spelling, pronunciation, usage); and takes a look at its ever-changing aspects (special words, gender-neutral language, and new words).

Foreword

Build a More Powerful Vocabulary

Pronunciation Tips

Improve Your Spelling

Build Words Using Prefixes

Glossary of Important Prefixes to Know

Build Words Using Suffixes

Glossary of Important Suffixes to Know

Roots of a More Powerful Vocabulary

More Root Power

Glossary of Important Roots to Know

Learning Words from Their Histories

More Word Histories

Imported Words

Special Words

Guide to Gender-Neutral Language

Power Vocabulary of the '90s

Brush Up on Basic Usage

Vocabulary-Building Puzzles

Tips for Further Study

Index