- 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.