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OverviewBetween TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today - words misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere. It defines, discerns and distinguishes the finer points of sense and meaning. Was it fortuitous or only fortunate Are you trying to remember, or more fully recollect Is he uninterested or disinterested Is it healthful or healthy, regretful or regrettable, notorious or infamous The answers to these and many more fascinating etymological questions can be found within the pages of this invaluable (or is it valuable) reference. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eugene H EhrlichPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9780062701909ISBN 10: 0062701908 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 22 May 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEugene Ehrlich wrote and edited numerous reference books on language, including the original Oxford American Dictionary and Amo, Amas, Amat and More. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |