The Well-Spoken Thesaurus

By: Tom Heehler

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Synopsis: The Ultimate Guide to Powerful Language If you've ever fumbled while trying to use a large foreign word to impress a crowd, you know that it's difficult* to be well- spoken. The fear* of mispronouncing big words or placing them in the wrong context is strong* enough to keep many people from employing complex words and phrases on a regular basis. But whether you're speaking or writing, every word you use is important and can define who you are and shape the way you are viewed. The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, replacing ordinary words with extraordinary ones. While a common thesaurus provides only synonyms as mere word-for-word equivalents, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is filled with* dynamic reinventions of standard words and phrases. * daunting, trying, arduous * angst, dread, worry, apprehension * penetrating, robust, unwavering * awash in, instilled with, dense with, rich in