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Mental Floss: Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words: A Miscellany of Obscure Terms, Bizarre Phrases & Surprising Etymology
Mental Floss: Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words: A Miscellany of Obscure Terms, Bizarre Phrases & Surprising Etymology
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The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words is a comprehensive guide to the world of words, offering surprising origins, quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang, tips & tricks to win at word games, literary insults, and more. It will spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for wordy repartee.
Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Mental Floss, the ultimate destination for curious minds, presents a captivating exploration into the world of words. Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the surprising and sometimes dark origins of common terms, delve into a guide to quirky old-timey words, and journey through a timeline of popular slang. We've also got tips and tricks to help you win at every word game, from Scrabble to Wordle, and a collection of the best literary insults. But that's not all! We'll also reveal why people hate the word "moist" and why McDonald's went to war with a dictionary. The answers to all of these questions and more can be found within the pages of The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words. From obscure words to the most brilliant literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is guaranteed to spice up your vocabulary, make you a word game whizz, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee at your next soiree. With some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves words. So, grab your dictionary, sharpen your pencils, and get ready to embark on a linguistic adventure like no other!
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9798886740196
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