Vocabulary Dictionary and Workbook is an easy-to-use self-teaching tool for expanding your English vocabulary. 2,856 vocabulary words are presented in alphabetical order, 12 per chapter. Each word is defined, explained, and used in an illustrative sentence (often a funny or enlightening quotation from a celebrity or historical figure). Pronunciations and parts of speech are included. Word games and puzzles, for reinforcement, appear at the end of each chapter. Includes: the best words for the GRE and other standardized tests; power words for business and everyday conversation.