Vocabulary Dynamics

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Summary: I like the author's style of writing in this book.
Review: I am an English-learning student taking GRE test next month. After reading this book, I apprehend many words which I can't understand. It's terrific. For me, this is a wonderful book. I like the author's style of writing in this book. However, the words in this book are not enough. Who could tell me where to find the similar books? Does the author GWEN HARRISON has other vocabulary books? Thank You very much!

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Summary: great content, poor organization
Review: This book offers a fine introduction to the study of vocabulary through the root approach that emphasizes building word "trees" out of the "trunks" of Latin and Greek roots, suffixes and prefixes. I am using it in a high school summer school vocabulary class and I find it effective, but unevenly organized. There are some effective graphic devices that need to be carried through consistently, but are not. For individual study, the book is useful because it includes exercises, with an answer key in the back. It's small size is a bit annoying, but the price is right.

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Summary: a great book for foreigner to learn English
Review: When I learn English in Taiwan.I hardly know why words spell like that from school teacher. This book that makes me explore English vocabulary world.