Another Dirty Thirty: More Words Smart People Misuse
All of us, even professionals, occasionally get tangled up in our terms, especially when we’re in a hurry—when we’re thinking hard, writing quickly, talking fast.
- Do you want to amend your vocabulary, or emend it?
- Will you refer to this book, or allude to it?
- Do you take the reigns of control, or the reins?
- Do you demur when asked to do something you dislike, or are you too demure?
- Is your goal to increase your word-horde, or your word-hoard?
- Sexism in writing
This easy-to-read and entertaining book will give you clear answers to these questions,
and many others.
Readers of our earlier book—The Dirty Thirty—suggested other troublesome word pairs. So here’s Another Dirty Thirty, with clear explanations, entertaining exercises, and handy memory hooks.
Read excerpts from the book.
ISBN: 978-0-9729920-1-5
List price: $11.95 USD
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