Word Power Made Easy单词的力量从词源学的角度教你学英语单词、记单词，趣味十足，适合中学及以上的英语学习者、爱好者，初学词根或需要扩大英语词汇量的学生。
推荐理由：
       Word Power Made Easy单词的力量是一本与众不同、自成一格的词汇学习书。中国市场现有的词汇书籍基本全部局限于对个别词根的举例说明，仅仅告之词根的含义，再列举几个实例。Word Power Made Easy以词汇所在语境为入手点，从概念入手，强调概念形成的先决条件，再对与概念相对应的词汇进行讲解，随后进行大量练习，练习设计听、说、读、写。每个章节之后穿插英语语法讲解。语法讲解客观、新颖，同时也是中国市场缺少的语法讲解方式。

Do You Always Use the Right Word?
Can You Pronounce It -- and Spell It -- Correctly?
Do You Know How to Avoid Illiterate Expressions?
Do You Speak Grammatically, Without Embarrassing Mistakes?
If the answer to any of these questions is NO, you ought to read Word Power Made Easy. Now thoroughly revised to eliminate outmoded references and to to reflect current idioms, it remains the best and quickest means to a better vocabulary in the English language.
Each chapter ends with review. Each section ends with a progressive check. Numerous tests will help you increase and retain the knowledge you acquired. Word Power Made Easy does more than just ass words to you vocabulary. It teaches ideas and a method of broadening knowledge as an integral part of the vocabulary building process.

       Word Power Made Easy单词的力量是一本可以有效而系统地积累英文词汇的书籍，作者Norman Lewis是一位精通语法学、词源学的英文词典编纂者和作家。书中对如何有效增长英语词汇知识、真正掌握英文，分主题进行了细致而全面的论述。
       词根记忆法被公认为很好的单词记忆法之一，这本书优于其他词根字典的地方是：它是按特定主题和重要词根有系统地交叉编排的，更具相关性和趣味性。这本书不仅仅是一本单词书，更是一本教人如何思考如何学习的书。

     This time-tested classic—first published more than sixty years ago—has helped millions achieve mastery of English.Word Power Made Easyis the most effective vocabulary builder in the English language. It provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of written and spoken English. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to flatter friends and insult enemies to how to talk precisely about science and medicine—the book is written in a lively, accessible, and often humorous style, presenting ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of vocabulary-building. The author delves into etymology to arm the reader to decode unfamiliar words, provides phonetic pronunciations, gives tips on avoiding common spelling errors, and offers useful sections on which fussy, old-fashioned grammar rules are valid and which are outdated or misguided and can be safely ignored. Loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource has helped millions learn to speak and write with greater sophistication.

      Norman Lewis（1912—2006年）出生于纽约布鲁克林（Brooklyn,New York），他毕业于美国哥伦比亚大学，美国英语语言领域的权威专家，英语语法专家，词典编撰者，他一生编著了63本书，其中以《单词的力量》《三十天增强词汇》和《罗热词库》三本特别畅销。

     Norman Lewis was born in 1912 in Brooklyn, New York, and died in 2006 in Whittier, California. He was an author, grammarian, lexicographer, and etymologist, and a leading authority on English-language skills. In addition to Word Power Made Easy, his many bestselling books include 30 Days to Better English, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary, and several revised editions of Roget's Thesaurus.

1.如何测试现有词汇量      
2.如何开始构建词汇        
3.如何描述个性类型      
4.如何描述各科医生        
5.如何描述各种从业者      
6.如何描述各门科学及科学家
7.如何描述各类骗子与谎言 
8.如何检验你的进步       
9.如何描述各种行为       
10.如何描述多样的语言习惯 
11.如何侮辱敌人           
12.如何奉承朋友           
13.如何检验你的进步     
14.如何描述普遍现象和事件 
15.如何描述正在发生的事情 
16.如何描述各种个性特征
17.如何检验你的进步  
18.如何检验你对词源掌握的程度

19.如何不断扩建词汇  
How To Use This Book For Maximum Benefit
1.How To Start Building Your Vocabulary
2.How To Talk About Personality Types (Sessions 1-3)
3.How To Talk About Doctors (Sessions 4-6)
4.How To Talk About Various Practitioners (Sessions 7-10)
5.How To Talk About Science And Scientists (Sessions 11-13)
6.How To Talk About Liars And Lying (Sessions 14-17)
7.How To Check Your Progress : Comprehensive Test I (Session 18)
8.How To Talk About Actions (Sessions 19-23)
9.How To Talk About Various Speech Habits (Sessions 24-27)
10.How To Insult Your Enemies (Sessions 28-31)
11.How To Flatter Your Friends (Sessions 32-37)
12.How To Check Your Progress : Comprehensive Test Ii (Session 38)
13.How To Talk About Common Phenomena And Occurrences (Sessions 39-41)
14.How To Talk About What Goes On (Sessions 42-44)
15.How To Talk About A Variety Of Personal Characteristics (Sessions 45-46)
16.How To Check Your Progress : Comprehensive Test Iii (Session 47)
17.How To Check Your Standing As An Amateur Etymologist
18.How To Keep Building Your Vocabulary

BRIEF INTERMISSIONS
1.语法小测验                  
2.现代用法随笔                
3.语法如何变化             
4.如何避免成为语言纯正癖者   
5.如何自然表达             
6.你总是能够恰当地使用词语吗     
7.一些有趣的词源                  
8.如何拼写单词               
9.拼写测验               
10.另一个拼写测验                 
1.Test Your Grammar
2.Random Notes On Modern Usage
3.How Grammar Changes
4.How To Avoid Being A Purist
5.How To Speak Naturally
6.Do You Always Use The Proper Word
7.Some Interesting Derivations
8.How To Spell A Word
9.Take This Spelling Test
10.Another Check On Your Spelling

       这本书介绍的并非普通词汇，而是挺“高级”的词。掌握并使用这些词汇，可以体现出您在英语方面的语言造诣非同一般，是受过高等英语教育的一类人。

       全书从易到难编排。从核心词辐射讲解很多近义词、同义词、反义词。

       每小节、每个Level最后都有相应的练习来加深记忆。

       这本书对于英文写作很有帮助，能够自如地使用这本书里的单词，可以使自己的文章亮点层出，不会出现词穷的尴尬。

       非常适合GRE考生、英语专业学生和英语相关工作者使用。

推荐理由

       讲述3500词！

       这本书可以使您的词汇水平在（美国）受教育的成人中排在前5%！

       过100000人通过使用这本书，大大地丰富了自己的词汇量、扩大了自己的事业成功和社交成功。这本方便、实惠的书通过10个学习步骤，同样可以使您受益匪浅。

       这本书不只是给我们一堆单词去记忆。它综合考虑单词难度，分出10个级别，有助于您记忆关键词、在日常生活中使用单词、加快学习新词的速度。

     Teaches 3500 words—more than any other vocabulary builder!

     Based on America’s # 1 Audio Vocabulary Program.

     Achieve the vocabulary level of the top 5% of educated adults!

More than 100,000 people have enriched their vocabulary—and their career and social success—beyond their expectations using Verbal Advantage, America’s # audio vocabulary program. Now, all ten steps of this powerful program are available in one convenient and affordable volume.

     Verbal Advantage provides for more than a set of words to try to memorize. This comprehensive, graduated program helps you remember key words, use them in your daily life, and increase you rate of learning new words.   

       Charles Harrington Elster是一位作家、播音员和学词汇牛人。

       他是广受欢迎的学词汇节目Verbal Advantage的作者和音频版本的朗读者。

       Charlie是加纳的“现代美语用法”顾问和Wordnik.com的正确发音研究员，也是《布莱克法律词典》的发音编辑员。他数次成为《纽约时报杂志》“关于语言”的特邀专栏作家，文章登上过《波士顿环球报》、《华尔街日报》、《洛杉矶时报》、《圣迭戈联合论坛》、《复制编辑》、《一字不差》及其他出版物。

       Charlie自1985年开始在电台节目谈论学语言。他曾在NPR的“谈论美国”、“周末版”、“全面考虑”节目中接受采访，也曾是美国成百上千电台节目的嘉宾。 

      Charles Harrington Elster is a writer, broadcaster, and logophile—a lover of words.

He is the author of the popular vocabulary-building program Verbal Advantage and the narrator of the audio version.

      Charlie was a consultant for Garner's Modern American Usage and an orthoepist for Wordnik.com, and he is the pronunciation editor of Black's Law Dictionary. He has several times been a guest "On Language" columnist for The New York Times Magazine, and his articles have appeared in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, Copyediting, Verbatim, and other publications.

      Charlie has been talking about language on the radio since 1985. He has been interviewed on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, Weekend Edition, and All Things Considered and been a guest on hundreds of radio shows around the country. 

发音的关键

关键词列表

介绍

预备考试

水平1-10

水平1-10复习测验

课程结束后的考核

Table of Contents

Key to Pronunciation

List of Keywords in Verbal Advantage

Introduction

Pretest

Level 1-10

Review Test for Level 1-10

Posttest

       全书分为Level 1-10，共10个阶段，从易到难编排。

       每个阶段为5个小节，每小节10个单词。每个词都会辐射讲解很多近义词、同义词、反义词，        还有各自用法的区分介绍，全英文解释，避免语义理解上的偏差。

       每小节后都有习题巩固记忆，每个Level最后都有相应的阅读题和词汇练习来测试对单词的理解。

       Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder《韦氏词根字典》（韦小绿）适合中学及以上的美语爱好者、英语专业学生或以英语为第二外语的学生（掌握一门拉丁语族的语言，如法语、西班牙语、意大利语）、以及GRE、GMAT、托福、SAT等考生。

推荐理由：
       1. Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder《韦氏词根字典》（韦小绿）是一本全英文的词根学习书，详细介绍了构词法，读者在遇见生词时可拆词理解，降低了英语学习难度，同时也可以扩大词汇量；
       2.每一单元都以拉丁或希腊词根串联讲解单词，对法语、西班牙语、意大利语等专业学生能更加容易理解和学习英语；
       3.单词讲解附有韦氏音标、英文释义、语境例句、词源故事，语言生动有趣，读者能更深入地学习并准确运用；
       2.附有以选择题和判断题为主的课后练习，能及时巩固所学知识。
      The Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder allows you to enjoy informative and entertaining discussions of English words derived from Greek and Latin roots：and expand your working vocabulary at the same time. Words that share the same root are grouped for easy study. This is the ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 250 roots while introducing 3,500 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 200 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests.

       Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder《韦氏词根字典》（韦小绿）讲解了250个希腊或拉丁词根，1200个词条及2500个相关词汇。全书分为30个单元，每个单元以词根串联单词，辅以练习巩固。单词讲解包括韦氏音标、英文释义、语境例句、词源故事等。语言生动有趣，帮助读者提高词汇量。

OVER 1.5 MILLION IN PRINT
Introduces more than 3,500 words
More than 200 new words and roots
Quizzes to test progress
Great preparation for students taking standardized tests

Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder, Newly expanded designed to improve language skills
• 250 Greek and Latin roots aid in the learning of 1,200 words along with 2,500 closely related terms
• Fact-filled paragraphs, helpful example sentences, and numerous quizzes
• Perfect for students preparing for standardized tests including SAT, ACT, and ESL tests such as TOEFL and TOEIC

       Merriam-Webster, Incorporated是美国有名的辞书出版机构。该公司被认为是美国词典编辑家诺亚•韦伯斯特的词典编撰事业继承者，而提到词典时常常使用的“韦氏”也就是出自诺亚•韦伯斯特的姓氏。该公司出版的“韦氏词典”包括著名的《韦氏第三版新国际英语大辞典》（美国英语辞书，相当于我们的《辞海》或《辞源》），以及《韦氏大学英语词典》。
      Merriam-Webster, originally known as the G. & C. Merriam Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, is a United States company that publishes reference books, especially dictionaries that are descendants of Noah Webster's An American Dictionary of the English Language.
The company's two best known dictionaries are: Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, the most complete current non-specialist American dictionary of English; Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, the largest and most popular college dictionary.

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