• Contains 1001 words you need to know for a wide range of language tasks e.g. expressing an opinion in a discussion; writing critically in an essay or assignment; or revitalizing a CV
• A-Z organized for quick look-up with a clear design and two-colour text
• Authoritative definitions taken from Oxford Dictionaries
• Example sentences of real usage taken from the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank
• Highlights pitfalls to avoid and gives hints on similar words
• Subject index for quick help on key areas e.g. application letters, catching attention, bids, reports, essays and more

Readership: Speakers and writers of English who wish to expand their vocabulary and for anyone looking for guidance on how to be more expressive and persuasive in written and spoken tasks.

Martin Manser, Freelance

Introduction
An A-Z of Effective Vocabulary
Subject Index