The Superior Person's Book of Words

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Summary: If only the pronunciation was included...
Review: I was thrilled when I found this book. I have enjoyed it immensely.

However, when learning new words to try out on friends, it strikes me that I'd like to be sure I'm pronouncing them correctly. Nothing like using a fabulous new word, only to mispronounce it. Peter, if you are out there - I'm faithfully awaiting a revision that includes the phonetic pronunciation of each word. Cheers!

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Summary: A sine qua non for the logophile
Review: If you like collections of unusual yet useful words, you will probably like this book by Power Bowler. I have it and love it. Bowler's wit shines as he examines some wonderful words. Treat yourself to a lexical feast!

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Summary: Annoy you friend, distress your enemies.
Review: This book is a joy. Also a great gift for any friends that strike you as a little too erudite or that grand daughter just getting enough command of the language to annoy her parents.

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Summary: I am a lexical omnivore
Review: Yes, this book will interest all lexical omnivores, those collectors and aficionados of uncommon words, words which can be used to signify social superiority. It is in this book that I encountered and peremptorily metabolised some of my most choice lexical items -canard", "egregious", "screed", "sciolist" "asinine" etc which I now employ with casual ubiquity. This book will augment your vocabulary and distend your self-image.