The Mensa Book of Words, Word Games, Puzzles, & Oddities

by Abbie F. Salny

Book Overview

Shocking origins! Altered meanings! Wild abuses of language! Who knew English was so full of fascinating surprises? For word lovers, these quizzes and games by Mensa member extraordinaire Dr. Abbie... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060962089
• ISBN13: 9780060962081
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 4.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

The title says it all

If you're reviewing for the SAT, or are otherwise trying to increase your understanding of the English language, you'll find this book very useful. For example:What is the origin of the word "vegetable"?A. From the Latin word "vegetare," the word for "earth" or "ground"B. A modern misreading of a Latin wordC. From the Latin word "vegetus," meaning "lively"Answer: A