1100 Words You Can't Afford to Ignore for English Tests

Author: (USA) Brownell / (USA) Gordon
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features:
· If you want to quickly expand your vocabulary
· If you want to achieve high scores in TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, SAT, ACT, or other exams
· If you want to advance smoothly in your university studies
· If you want to effectively use reading materials, information from TV, the internet, movies, or other popular media
· If you want to communicate with others without being overlooked
This book is your best choice. Over 500,000 readers have benefited from the words listed in this book, and the program we have designed has helped them learn how to use these important words. We have received thank-you letters from both domestic and international sources praising the timeliness of the words we have included. These words were selected from newspapers, books, standardized test questions, and business correspondence. Such positive feedback truly brings us great joy. We know that mastering a rich vocabulary not only brings material benefits but also helps you become a mature and respected individual, much like how communication skills can give you confidence. When you spend time learning these 1,100 words and idioms—even just 15-20 minutes a day—you will discover the joy in it. That is when you encounter these challenging words while listening, reading, or talking, you will be able to understand and appreciate them.
In the second edition published in 1987, we added word games and the "Apply It" section to enhance the learning process, which is very helpful for those preparing for college entrance exams. In the third edition, considering the new SAT format, we added a chapter called "Word Search," where readers are required to fill in words to complete sentences. This section corresponds to the 46-week learning plan, with one set of exercises for each week. Now, in the fourth edition, we have updated all the content in the book and added a more extensive section called "Vocabulary Overview." In this section, you will find that every useful sentence includes a word from this book. These materials align with our goal of making the content engaging, diverse, practical, and memorable. Let this book be an investment that pays off for you.