Synopses & Reviews
The Ultimate Guide to Powerful Language
If you've ever fumbled while trying to use a large foreign word to impress a crowd, you know that it's difficult* to be well- spoken. The fear* of mispronouncing big words or placing them in the wrong context is strong* enough to keep many people from employing complex words and phrases on a regular basis. But whether you're speaking or writing, every word you use is important and can define who you are and shape the way you are viewed.
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, replacing ordinary words with extraordinary ones. While a common thesaurus provides only synonyms as mere word-for-word equivalents, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is filled with* dynamic reinventions of standard words and phrases.
* daunting, trying, arduous
* angst, dread, worry, apprehension
* penetrating, robust, unwavering
* awash in, instilled with, dense with, rich in
Synopsis
"Try not to serve vichyssoise to a coal miner or Cheerios to the Queen of England. Neither will be amused." Such is the philosophy of linguist Tom Heehler, a man who knows that when it comes to vocabulary, bigger isn't always better. A most uncommon reference, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, replacing ordinary words with extraordinary ones. For example, as replacements for "absolutely," Roget's thesaurus lists several adverbs-"extremely," "exactly," "perfectly"; The Well- Spoken Thesaurus provides both words and phrases-"categorically," "without question," "by any measure"-that offer greater flexibility in shaping a potent, poetic sentence.
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The ultimate guide on how to speak eloquently, including 200 well-spoken alternatives to common words and phrases.
If you've ever fumbled while trying to use a big word ('lofty word, ' 'pretentious word') to impress a crowd, you know what it's like to ('know what it is to') be poorly spoken. The fear of mispronouncing or misusing complex words is real and leaves many of us consigned to the lower levels ('lower reaches, ' 'lower echelons') of the English language.
The secret to eloquence, however, lies in simplicity-the ability to use ordinary words in extraordinary ways.
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, featuring lessons from some of the most articulate speakers of our past and present. While a common thesaurus provides only synonyms as mere word-for-word equivalents, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is filled with ('awash in, ' 'instilled with, ' 'dense with, ' 'rich in') dynamic reinventions of standard words and phrases.
Lessons from history's greatest writers and speakers, including:
- Margaret Atwood
- Barack Obama
- T. S. Eliot
- Edith Wharton
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Henry James
- Barbara Kingsolver
- John Steinbeck
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is the ultimate vocabulary builder for adults seeking to improve their vocabulary and speak better.
Synopsis
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary.
The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly useful for writers who want to improve the precision and impact of their language. By providing a range of synonyms for common words and phrases, the book helps writers avoid repetition and clich s, while also encouraging them to use language that is more vivid, specific, and memorable.
Some of the benefits of using The Well-Spoken Thesaurus include:
- Making a stronger impression: By choosing words that are more precise and impactful, you can help your writing stand out from the crowd and make a stronger impression.
- Demonstrating your communication skills: Using a wide range of vocabulary can demonstrate that you are articulate, sophisticated, and able to communicate effectively.
- Conveying your personality: Includes a range of descriptive terms that can help you convey your personality and character traits in your writing
Overall, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus can be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing and communication skills.
Synopsis
A most uncommon reference, "The Well-Spoken Thesaurus" is a reader's guide toeloquence, replacing ordinary words with extraordinary ones, and offering themost powerful ways to say everyday words and phrases.
Synopsis
The Ultimate Guide to Powerful Language
If you've ever fumbled while trying to use a big word* to impress a crowd, you know what it's like to* be poorly spoken. The fear of mispronouncing or misusing complex words is real and leaves many of us consigned to the lower levels* of the English Language.
The secret to eloquence, however, lies in simplicity-the ability to use ordinary words in extraordinary ways.
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, replacing the ordinary with the extraordinary. While a common thesaurus provides only synonyms as mere word-for-word equivalents, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is filled with* dynamic reinventions of standard words and phrases.
*lofty word, pretentious word
*know what it is to
*lower reaches, lower echelons
*awash in, instilled with, dense with, rich in