A Barron's bestseller for more than four decades, this brand-new sixth edition has been expanded and updated with more word lists, definitions, analogies, and more. Word lists and definitions. Analogy exercises. Words-in-context exercises All new words for students to learn are placed in the context of sentences that have been selected from well-known novels, plays, poems, newspaper editorials, and TV broadcasts. For optimal ease and enjoyment in learning, the authors recommend 15-minute sessions with this book. Over the years, thousands of students preparing for the SAT and ACT have relied on previous editions of 1100 Words You Need to Know as an ideal way to strengthen their word power. A new feature in the sixth edition is The Lighter Touch 100, a collection of 100 funny one-liners which use words from the book that you need to know.

«The new edition of this popular classroom supplement hones students' English language skills with 40 updated lessons that include: — Word lists and definitions; — Pronunciation notes; — Fascinating facts about word origins and usage; — Exercises, games, and puzzles to facilitate vocabulary building. Also included are interesting essay passages that place words taken from the book's vocabulary list into story contexts. A newly added section called «Panorama of Words» shows how some of the 601 words are used in a variety of sources — newspapers, magazines, books, television, and speeches. Students planning to take standardized tests will find this book to be a helpful vocabulary builder. It also makes a valuable reference book for ESL students.»

This updated vocabulary-building book presents the essential core of words that students at middle-school and higher levels must know and be able to use fluently for academic success. These words also constitute essential vocabulary for ESL students and test-takers, as well as others who speak English as their second language. The authors present a series of brief word-building lessons, each introducing 12 new words that are presented in sample sentences and short articles. Fill-in-the-blanks exercises help students measure their word-building progress.