The Washington Word List: Ten Thousand Standard Words (1906)

The Washington Word List: Ten Thousand Standard Words is a book written by William Estabrook Chancellor and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive list of ten thousand standard words that were commonly used in the English language at the time. The list was compiled based on the frequency of use of words in literature, newspapers, and other written materials. The book is organized alphabetically and each word is accompanied by its definition and pronunciation. The purpose of the book was to provide a standardized list of words that could be used for teaching and learning purposes, as well as for reference. The Washington Word List was widely used in schools and universities in the early 20th century and is considered an important historical document in the field of English language education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.