100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up Or Mangles: The American Heritage Dictionary Reference for Commonly Confused Vocabulary

by American Heritage

A book with real cache . . . or is it cachet?​

100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents words that people can’t keep straight, no matter how hard they try. It features helpful notes that provide guidance on tricky usage issues: the confusion between lend and loan, between plurality and majority, whether free rein is spelled “rein” or “reign.” Each entry has a full definition and etymology, and most are accompanied by quotations from classic and contemporary authors that show how the words are used in context.   With updates to some of the definitions and etymologies based on revisions made to the American Heritage Dictionary, a refreshed and diversified quotation program, and a brand-new cover design to match the updated series look, there’s no doubt this is the book people have been looking for; a book that readers will pour (pore?) over, a book that is both masterful (masterly?) and laudable (laudatory?).

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Language

128 pages, Paperback

Published September 26, 2017

Reviews

[Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve long suspected that people watch TV shows like Hoarders because it allows them to see others that live in houses that are much messier than their own, making them feel better about themselves in comparison.

I’d hate to admit that a similar psychological motivation might be at work when I choose to read these kinds of grammar books. Surely I don’t derive a secret pleasure by thinking that there are some morons out there that can’t figure out the difference between your and you’re. Surely I bought this because I sincerely strive to learn new things, right? And because it was on sale for 2 bucks?

Ok, so I admit that I finally learned the proper use of repress vs suppress. And restive/restless. And wangle/wrangle.

But at least I can still look down on those chuckleheads that mix up cache and cachet, or pour and pore, or say “tow the line” instead of “toe the line.”

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy reading about words I know that after reading this book. I liked that it was a quick read. Its always night to feel that I am a fast reader. Which I am not. I wish I had a better vocabulary. I think this book is a start to a better vocabulary.

[Suzie Quint · Rating 2 out of 5]

Apparently, I'm not average. First, I hate the way this is organized. The words chosen were also words I don't mix up. Mostly, half of the pair they thought was confusing for people are words I don't have much call to use. (Really, how often do you you use baneful or militate?)

[Aliyah Grace · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skip to the last page

[Kay Hudson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enough interesting points to be worthwhile.

[Lisa Tabor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a good read through

I enjoy and benefit from this book and it’s series. It makes me rethink how I use language and enhances my ability to write imagery as an author.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting assortment of words that are mixed up when used. Happily, I was aware of most words so I was glad that I know something.

[Kerri Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

And I'm so guilty of being one of them. Yep I found this very humorous because I am so guilty of mangling words and sometimes I do it on purpose. This book just gave me more ideas on how to mangle different words that I never thought of. If you're like me or even if your not it is a fun read.

[1Annabelle Welford-small · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's like reading a dictionary.I was bored.