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U.S.A.  \n[www.adamsmedia.com](www.adamsmedia.com)  \nISBN 10: 1-60550-139-5  \nISBN 13: 978-1-60550-139-0  \neISBN: 978-1-44052-077-8  \nPrinted in the United States of America.  \nJ I H G F E D C B A  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nis available from the publisher.  \nThis publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.  \n—From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations  \nMany of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their product are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and Adams Media was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed with initial capital letters.  \nThis book is available at quantity discounts for bulk purchases.  \nFor information, please call 1-800-289-0963.  \nCONTENTS  \nPART I  \nWords You Absolutely Should Know PART II  \nWords Most People Don’t Know PART III  \nWords You Should Know but Probably Don’t PART IV Foreign Idioms You Should Know  \nPART V  \nPeople and Place Words You Should Know PART VI  \nWords You Should Know to Sound Overeducated PART VII  \nWords You Probably Shouldn’t Know  \nPART I  \nWords You Absolutely  \nShould Know  \nIf you pride yourself as a good communicator, you absolutely must know the words in this section. If items on this list are unfamiliar to you, learn them immediately or risk being at an embarrassing loss for words!  \nabacus (AB-uh-kuss), noun  \nA device used to figure arithmetic equations by moving beads along rods.  \nMrs. Danvers thought that the ABACUS, with its brightly colored beads, would entertain the first graders while illustrating the basic principles of addition and subtraction.  \nabdicate (AB-di-kate), verb  \nTo formally give up a position or responsibility. To abdicate means to step down from a high government office or other powerful position. Originally, the word referred primarily to royalty. The King, as we all know, ABDICATED rather than give up the woman he loved.  \nabet (uh-BET), verb  \nTo encourage or assist a plan or activity. To abet is to entice or help, usually in a misdeed. An accomplice to a robbery abets the crime.  \nThough Michael did not participate in the actual kidnapping, he left himself open to charges of ABETTING the perpetrators by hiding them from the police.  \nabbreviated (uh-BREE-vee-ate-ud), adjective Shortened.  \nBecause the hour is late, I will limit myself to an ABBREVIATED version of my intended speech. abduct (ub-DUCT), verb  \nTo take a person away secretly and illegally, often by use of force; to kidnap.  \nMy sister Ellen used to take such long showers that Dad would jokingly ask if she’ d been ABDUCTED by aliens.  \nabject (AB-ject), adjective  \nReduced to a low state or condition; also, demonstrating hopelessness. I gave up golf when I realized I was an ABJECT failure on the green.  \nabominate (uh-BOM-ih-nate), verb  \nTo loathe or hate; to view with extreme hostility.  \nMiss Green ABOMINATED the notion of children working twelve-hour days, and sought legislation forbidding companies from hiring minor wo","cbCaianFO3mhkAB8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaianFO3mhkAB8","pdf",5276720,286,"English","# Contents\n## Part I Words You Absolutely Should Know\n## Part II Words Most People Don’t Know\n## Part III Words You Should Know but Probably Don’t\n## Part IV Foreign Idioms You Should Know\n## Part V People and Place Words You Should Know\n## Part VI Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated\n## Part VII Words You Probably Shouldn’t Know","[{\"question\":\"How is the word content organized in the book?\",\"answer\":\"The contents are divided into seven parts, separating essential vocabulary, lesser-known words, likely misunderstood words, foreign idioms, people and place terms, words used to sound overeducated, and words to avoid.\"},{\"question\":\"What does each word entry typically include?\",\"answer\":\"Entries provide the word’s definition and supporting context, often using short illustrative sentences to show how the word can be used.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the sections like “Words Most People Don’t Know” and “Words You Probably Shouldn’t Know”?\",\"answer\":\"They aim to expand vocabulary beyond common knowledge while also warning readers about terms that may be inappropriate, confusing, or better avoided.\"}]","The Big Book of Words You Should Know Over 3,000 Words Every Person Should Be Able to Use - A Few You Probably Shouldn’t | PDF",1791929361,100]