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The Wrong Word Dictionary: 2,000 Most Commonly Confused Words | 
 enlarge | Author: Dave Dowling
Publisher: Marion Street Press, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 287062
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0972993770
Dewey Decimal Number: 423.1
EAN: 9780972993777
ASIN: 0972993770
Publication Date: September 28, 2005
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Product Description
Even good writers sometimes find the right word elusive. Or is it illusive? The correct usage for more than 2,000 words that people commonly misuse is provided in this concise and accessible handbook that assures, insures, and ensures that anyone who wants to communicate accurately and effectively chooses the right word every time. Arranged alphabetically in pairs (or threes when appropriate), entries are carefully explained with a sentence that illustrates correct usage and cross-referenced to ensure that readers find, for example, boycott, even when they look up embargo first. Two dozen cartoons by Argentinian illustrator Santiago Cornejo (Corne) humorously clarify confusing distinctions between words and make this a fun reference for all word lovers to enjoy.
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 usefulness of the book August 27, 2008
Unfortunately, I was not too impressed. Even as a non-native speaker, I wondered how people could confuse certain words.
 teacher's aid June 25, 2008
Useful book. I'm a retired college prof; sent copies to my two teacher sons.
Get this book! May 5, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a book we all need. Anyone who writes, speaks or listens can use some help. It is amazing to me how often I hear the wrong word used on the big news channels by their newspersons. I find myself looking up words as sometimes I have found that by hearing the wrong word used over time we come to think it is the right word!
Great reference book August 24, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
One of those books you'll find yourself reaching for all the time. I am a writer and keep it on top of work material, so I can grab it for a quick look-up. Extremely useful...
Highly recommended. August 1, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
"The Wrong Word Dictionary" is a compact, handy reference book that deserves a spot on everyone's bookshelf. It provides simple, straightforward guidance on the proper usage of commonly confused words. Students, professionals or anyone who writes will benefit greatly from this owning this book. Highly recommended.
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