Painless Vocabulary 3rd Edition

By Michael Greenberg and Michael Greenberg M.A.

Book Overview

With Barron's, learning vocabulary becomes fun. In Painless Vocabulary, students learn the meanings of new words by seeing them used in amusing contexts, find examples of vocabulary for modern technology, learn Greek and Latin word roots, track progress with challenging games, and more.

Geared toward middle school- and high school-level learners, Painless Vocabulary takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning vocab and is ideal for students who find it confusing, or who just need a little extra help.

Students can test their learning progress with quizzes and "Brain Ticklers," plus additional games online to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.

The authors' main goal is to clear up confusion and pique interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which students can put each subject to practical use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438007787
• ISBN13: 9781438007786
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Good book, the title says it all

I purchased this book because a friend of mine lent me her book for a while. I found it a great tool in and out of the classroom and recommend it to any middle school or high school student.

Delivers as promised!

I needed a vocabulary book for my high-school level children that would teach as well as keep them entertained, and this book definitely delivered. It gives words that are not common in the teenager's everyday conversations, yet explains and defines in ways they can easily understand. The words are broken down into sets of five, so the reader is not overwhelmed by learning new words. It's great for the parent who homeschools their children or anyone wanting to broaden their vocabulary. Trust me -- it's absolutely PAINLESS!

Decent material

Well, I think the Painless books are not bad but I wouldn't say they are fantastic or anything. I do honestly believe that if you study these books and apply yourself they certainly have the potential to improve your skills in whatever area be it vocab, grammar or writing.

Great basic tool/book to up your word power

I teach ESL (English as a Second Language) to adults and use this book with my students. It provides the (pre-college or ESL)reader with an advanced level of words that high school students need for SAT or college, and adults need for business and college writing. The vocabulary is presented in essay form first to see its usage in real life, then the words are presented in detail in groups of five so it's not overwhelming. My students liked this book so much they actually recommended it to their friends.

More Painless Than Using Dictionary!

Dealing with Painless series of BARRON'S, I came to learn more efficient ways to lighten my loads of my mind. Although Painless Vocabulary involves a lot of big words, I'm sure every exercise enhances your technique to build up your vocabulary and practice reading the contexts. You will be able to solve every brain ticker if you read the explanation of words BEFORE using your dictionary. And of course, Eng.-Jpn. dictionary and vice versa don't help. Both of them don't explain core meanings of each word, if you ask me. On top of that, it IS a waste of time and energy! After all, this book is going to help you reinforce your flexibility to tackle your new words!