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# 10 progressive mastery levels 3,500+ curated vocabulary words Thematic & etymological word organization Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary

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## Key Features

- • **Boost Executive Presence:** Speak with confidence and clarity that bridges communication gaps in high-stakes corporate environments.
- • **Learn by Themes & Origins:** Deepen understanding with organized word groups and etymologies that sharpen nuance and retention.
- • **Master 3,500+ Power Words:** Unlock a vast arsenal of precise vocabulary to elevate your professional communication.
- • **Flexible & Repeatable Learning:** Designed for busy professionals—absorb at your own pace and revisit to embed mastery effortlessly.
- • **Progress Through 10 Strategic Levels:** Tailor your learning journey from foundational to advanced Latinate terms for maximum impact.

## Overview

Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary is a comprehensive vocabulary-building program featuring over 3,500 carefully selected words organized into 10 progressive levels. It combines thematic groupings and etymological insights to help professionals enhance their communication precision and executive presence. Highly rated and widely used, this resource supports flexible, repeatable learning designed to bridge communication gaps and empower career advancement.

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desertcart.com: Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary: 9780375709326: Elster, Charles Harrington: Books

Review: Single Wide Trailer Park Kid - I grew up in a few single wide trailers and had the vocabulary that you would expect. After my military career and over 10 years in the corporate world, my vocabulary increased just by association with my peer groups (even before I ever purchased Verbal Advantage). I still have many friends who I care about deeply that never left that small town I grew up in. When I communicate with them today I can't help but to think they are not as intelligent as I am. I don't want to feel that way, but it's true. If I owned a company, the chances are I would not hire them. Verbal Advantage made me realize that successful Executives probably view my current communication ability in the same regard as I view my childhood friends from the trailer parks. As much as that Executive may like me and believe I have a high aptitude, I doubt he would give me a Vice President job. There is a communication gap between executives and myself in the same way there is between myself and my old buddies. Is this fair? Probably not... But not much in life is fair. In reality however, we all play by the same rules. One of those rules is that people in a position to hire you need to be able to see you in that role before they will put you into that role. Vocabulary is one facet that will help. Two other details that you should investigate are 1) Your appearance, including your attire and physical looks and 2) The way you carry yourself. I despised vocabulary and grammar in school. For some reason Verbal Advantage is really enjoyable for me. Maybe it's because now I can see the correlation between success and vocabulary? Not sure, either way I thoroughly enjoy Verbal Advantage. I suggest getting both the audio program and this book. I've went through this entire program more than once. It's not a fast process. I never realized how many words I just glossed over while reading or talking with others. I've reread books from a few years ago and noticed the author used many words that I had never seen until I went through VA. How did I not notice that I didn't know these words the first time I read the books? You'll be amazed at how many words you gloss over without even slowing down. Even at times when the learning curve feels slow, all of a sudden during a conversation you'll whip out a brand new word you learned weeks ago and didn't even realize you were ready to use it. It's a great feeling when you use the precise word to communicate effectively. There are no downsides to improving yourself. Success is not something you pursue; Success is something you become...
Review: "Easy" in the Sub-title is Relative - Initially, I was disappointed, because I seem to possess already a larger than average vocabulary, so I tabled the book awhile and came back later. Now, I see its virtues more clearly. Everyone can benefit from the book's riches, including its 3,500 words. The scheme is based on "levels" and then on "organization around themes" that not only increase vocabulary, but remind of us unused words, and also make them more precise (including pronunciation). Many include etymologies. Most juxtapose synonyms to differentiate meanings. Sometimes definitions seem sparse or omitted, but one still develops the sense by other routes. The "levels" are degrees of sophistication and/or complexity, arbitrary obviously, but with deliberation that is sensible, which then the user can determine how sophisticated to enrich his vocabulary. For example, Level 10 is Latinate vocabulary one might not use/encounter with frequency, but even these arcane words suggest other possibilities for different uses. Even so, one can always pick-and-choose words suggested. Everyone can benefit from this work, from the articulate to the newbie, going to a "level" of one's own choosing. Acquiring a vocabulary this large will require time, and a strategy to exercise with it regularly. Just being reminded of words so often unused is itself a valuable tool. And most importantly, each word is actually developed with substance not merely quick definition and/or synonyms. Even words already-known can, and have, become more precise through re-acquaintance with this book. My only cavil, and it's minor, is not being able to use this resource as a "reference" also. But even I'm not sure how that could be achieved alongside its other ambitions. Just enriching one's vocabulary is itself a noble project, and this book certainly takes that task seriously and performs well. Overall, it is an impressive and very useful device.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0375709320 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #103,179 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #58 in Word Lists #62 in Alphabet Reference #99 in Vocabulary Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (423) |
| Dimensions  | 5.43 x 0.98 x 8.17 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9780375709326 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0375709326 |
| Item Weight  | 1.19 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 459 pages |
| Publication date  | September 26, 2002 |
| Publisher  | Random House Reference |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Single Wide Trailer Park Kid
*by N***B on October 22, 2014*

I grew up in a few single wide trailers and had the vocabulary that you would expect. After my military career and over 10 years in the corporate world, my vocabulary increased just by association with my peer groups (even before I ever purchased Verbal Advantage). I still have many friends who I care about deeply that never left that small town I grew up in. When I communicate with them today I can't help but to think they are not as intelligent as I am. I don't want to feel that way, but it's true. If I owned a company, the chances are I would not hire them. Verbal Advantage made me realize that successful Executives probably view my current communication ability in the same regard as I view my childhood friends from the trailer parks. As much as that Executive may like me and believe I have a high aptitude, I doubt he would give me a Vice President job. There is a communication gap between executives and myself in the same way there is between myself and my old buddies. Is this fair? Probably not... But not much in life is fair. In reality however, we all play by the same rules. One of those rules is that people in a position to hire you need to be able to see you in that role before they will put you into that role. Vocabulary is one facet that will help. Two other details that you should investigate are 1) Your appearance, including your attire and physical looks and 2) The way you carry yourself. I despised vocabulary and grammar in school. For some reason Verbal Advantage is really enjoyable for me. Maybe it's because now I can see the correlation between success and vocabulary? Not sure, either way I thoroughly enjoy Verbal Advantage. I suggest getting both the audio program and this book. I've went through this entire program more than once. It's not a fast process. I never realized how many words I just glossed over while reading or talking with others. I've reread books from a few years ago and noticed the author used many words that I had never seen until I went through VA. How did I not notice that I didn't know these words the first time I read the books? You'll be amazed at how many words you gloss over without even slowing down. Even at times when the learning curve feels slow, all of a sudden during a conversation you'll whip out a brand new word you learned weeks ago and didn't even realize you were ready to use it. It's a great feeling when you use the precise word to communicate effectively. There are no downsides to improving yourself. Success is not something you pursue; Success is something you become...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Easy" in the Sub-title is Relative
*by D***K on January 1, 2007*

Initially, I was disappointed, because I seem to possess already a larger than average vocabulary, so I tabled the book awhile and came back later. Now, I see its virtues more clearly. Everyone can benefit from the book's riches, including its 3,500 words. The scheme is based on "levels" and then on "organization around themes" that not only increase vocabulary, but remind of us unused words, and also make them more precise (including pronunciation). Many include etymologies. Most juxtapose synonyms to differentiate meanings. Sometimes definitions seem sparse or omitted, but one still develops the sense by other routes. The "levels" are degrees of sophistication and/or complexity, arbitrary obviously, but with deliberation that is sensible, which then the user can determine how sophisticated to enrich his vocabulary. For example, Level 10 is Latinate vocabulary one might not use/encounter with frequency, but even these arcane words suggest other possibilities for different uses. Even so, one can always pick-and-choose words suggested. Everyone can benefit from this work, from the articulate to the newbie, going to a "level" of one's own choosing. Acquiring a vocabulary this large will require time, and a strategy to exercise with it regularly. Just being reminded of words so often unused is itself a valuable tool. And most importantly, each word is actually developed with substance not merely quick definition and/or synonyms. Even words already-known can, and have, become more precise through re-acquaintance with this book. My only cavil, and it's minor, is not being able to use this resource as a "reference" also. But even I'm not sure how that could be achieved alongside its other ambitions. Just enriching one's vocabulary is itself a noble project, and this book certainly takes that task seriously and performs well. Overall, it is an impressive and very useful device.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the BEST Vocabulary Building Books
*by L***O on October 29, 2004*

This is a fun book for learning new words. The words are divided in 10 levels, each level containing 50 "key" words. Each level is progressively more challenging (you may read this as - it contains the words you might have been less likely to encounter, though this depends on what do your normally read). Beside each word, you'll find the pronounciation in brackets. With words which may have two of more pronounciation, they are all mentioned here. The "key word" is follows with the definition, as well as the origin. For example, if the word has a Latin root, then the Latin word is mentioned, together with the meaning of the Latin word. Then the usage of the words is mentioned, together with different contexts in which such word may be used. You'll find the contexts where the word was originally used, as well as how its usage spread to other contexts, sometimes altering the meaning the word originally had. You'll also find sections warning your of "abusage" of the words. You'll find antonyms and synonyms of the "key" words, together with their definitions, usage, appropriate contexts, and distinguishing differences. Each level is followed by a reviews, sample text where you can check out your comprehension, additional notes and a quiz. At the beginning of the book is a "pretest" with 100 words, designed to help you to evaluate your current vocabulary level. At the end of the book is "posttest" with 100 words, designed to help you evaluate how much has your vocabulary expanded after working with this book.

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