100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
The Los Angeles Times bestseller now available with a fresh new look!
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know focuses on words that a successful high school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a variety of subjects. It also includes words that frequently appear on standardized exams. The selection of words was made with several criteria in mind: some represent key concepts in important curricular areas, while others might be familiar in meaning but present challenges in spelling or usage.
Each word is fully defined and demonstrated in typical contexts with example sentences and quotations. Many examples are from prominent authors such as Willa Cather, James Joyce, Edgar Allan Poe, and Phillis Wheatley. Some entries include expansive notes that explain the word's journey into the English language.
Designed for students nearing the end of high school, as well as adults who wish to test their knowledge retained since graduation, 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know is both educational and enjoyable.
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The Los Angeles Times bestseller now available with a fresh new look!
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know focuses on words that a successful high school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a variety of subjects. It also includes words that frequently appear on standardized exams. The selection of words was made with several criteria in mind: some represent key concepts in important curricular areas, while others might be familiar in meaning but present challenges in spelling or usage.
Each word is fully defined and demonstrated in typical contexts with example sentences and quotations. Many examples are from prominent authors such as Willa Cather, James Joyce, Edgar Allan Poe, and Phillis Wheatley. Some entries include expansive notes that explain the word's journey into the English language.
Designed for students nearing the end of high school, as well as adults who wish to test their knowledge retained since graduation, 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know is both educational and enjoyable.
