The Word Lover's Dictionary: Unusual, Obscure, and Preposterous Words

The Word Lover's Dictionary: Unusual, Obscure, and Preposterous Words image
ISBN-10:

0806517204

ISBN-13:

9780806517209

Author(s): Heifetz, Josefa
Released: Oct 01, 2000
Publisher: Citadel
Format: Paperback, 272 pages
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Description:

The Word Lover's Dictionary contains thousands of the weirdest words in the English language, with the definition of each one written clearly and directly. And, incredible as it may seem, every entry in this book has been accepted as a formal or legitimate English word.
achluophobia (n.) - fear of darkness
cockabaloo (n.) - a bullying boss
propale (v.t.) - to disclose

The Word Lover's Dictionary is a most helpful reference for students, writers, or anyone unable to locate just the right expressive word in a standard dictionary.

























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