The Mensa Book of Words, Word Games, Puzzles and Oddities

Rating:
Summary: The title says it all
Review: If you're reviewing for the SAT, or are otherwise trying to increase your understanding of the English language, you'll find this book very useful.

For example:

What is the origin of the word "vegetable"?
A. From the Latin word "vegetare," the word for "earth" or "ground"
B. A modern misreading of a Latin word
C. From the Latin word "vegetus," meaning "lively"

Answer: A

Rating:
Summary: The title says it all
Review: If you're reviewing for the SAT, or are otherwise trying to increase your understanding of the English language, you'll find this book very useful.

For example:

What is the origin of the word "vegetable"?
A. From the Latin word "vegetare," the word for "earth" or "ground"
B. A modern misreading of a Latin word
C. From the Latin word "vegetus," meaning "lively"

Answer: A