1. McGraw-Hill Education Essential ESL Dictionary

Author : McGraw Hill

Learn and understand thousands of new English words

Clear, comprehensive, and easy to use, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English was developed to meet the needs of ESL students like you. Inside you will find more than 9,000 English terms, each with a simple definition so you will understand its meaning and usage. Every entry is accompanied by its phonetic translation, definition, and explanation. You'll find example sentences throughout that show English words in context. Hundreds of illustrations are also used throughout the dictionary, giving you visual reinforcement of word meanings.!

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2. Oxford Picture Dictionary: Monolingual (American English) Dictionary: Picture the journey to success

Author : Jayme Adelson-Goldstein, Norma Shapiro

Vibrant, realistic illustrations and unparalleled teaching support make the Oxford Picture Dictionary Program what every classroom needs to build students' vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills

3. 504 Absolutely Essential Words

Author : Murray Bromberg, Julius Liebb, Arthur Traiger

This updated vocabulary-building book presents the essential core of words that students at middle-school and higher levels must know and be able to use fluently for academic success. These words also constitute essential vocabulary for ESL students and test-takers, as well as others who speak English as their second language.

The authors present a series of brief word-building lessons, each introducing 12 new words that are presented in sample sentences and short articles. Fill-in-the-blanks exercises help students measure their word-building progress. Informed with clear yet simple definitions and examples, readers will find their vocabulary has improved dramatically.

4. NTC Vocabulary Builders, Blue Book Annotated Teacher's Edition

Author : Mcgraw-Hill

Another easy-to-use vocabulary book by McGraw-Hill is “NTC Vocabulary Builders.” This book is designed for advanced English learners who need assistance with English vocabulary used in a professional setting. This makes this series of books perfect for students who are learning business English or need to be a proficient English speaker at work.

The “Blue Book” is the advanced version and is for upper-intermediate and advanced learners. There’s also a “Green Book” for high beginners and the “Red Book,” which is designed for intermediates students. All three levels are quite challenging compared to other books, which is why they’re only recommended for serious learners preparing for proficiency tests or need to learn English for their profession.

5. Word Power Made Easy

Author : Norman Lewis

A core book about English language and correct word usage; those who are preparing to sit for CAT, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and other such examinations would definitely stand to greatly benefit from this book. Anybody who wants to improve one's vocabulary will also find it very useful.

Authored by Norman Lewis, the grammarian from New York who has several other English language books to his credit, 'Word Power Made Easy' has been published by Goyal Publishers and became popular soon after the first edition was released in the year 2009.

For those Indian students who have to clear the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), an essential examination for securing admission to many overseas universities, improving vocabulary and knowing about the correct usage of similarly spelled words or words pronounced words is most essential.

6. Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder

Author : Mary Wood Cornog

Specially designed to improve use and learning of language. Thorough coverage of 1, 200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2, 300 more words. Organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 New words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. Great for students preparing to take standardized tests.

7. English Vocabulary in Use Upper - Intermediate

Author : Mccarthy

The second edition of English Vocabulary In Use Upper-Intermediate is aimed primarily at learners who belong to the upper intermediate category. The matter in the book has been updated in the second edition after extensive feedback from users of the first edition. The words and language used in this edition have been drawn from the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure relevance.

The book has been compiled with the idea of letting students practice their skills as much as possible. The topics are explained on the left-hand side while the right-hand pages have exercises for students. All new words included in the book are explained in detail, and the context in which they must be used is also explained along with examples. The book is provided with a detailed phonetic library to help users pronounce difficult words with ease. Also provided is a user-friendly answer key. The book is replete with colourful illustrations to make learning a better experience.

8. Vocabulary Builder Workbook

Author : Chris Lele

The Vocabulary Builder Workbook is the latest approach to learning new vocabulary and boosting your language skills.

Building your vocabulary requires more than flashcards. That is why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing new words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook you will gain and retain a fundamental understanding of more than 1,400 essential words.

Ideal for those taking the SAT, ACT, or GRE or for those who simply want to improve their writing and speaking skills. The Vocabulary Builder Workbook makes the task of expanding your vocabulary an opportunity for real learning and growth.

9. The Elements of Style

Author : William Strunk Jr.

You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. A new Foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered.This book's unique tone, wit and charm have conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of "the little book" to make a big impact with writing.

10. Visualize Your Vocabulary: Turn Any SAT Word into a Picture and Remember It Forever: Volume 1

Author : Shayne Gardner, Kris Hagen, Ann N. Videan

This is volume one of a soon to be five-volume series that will establish the definitive "How To" permanently memorize SAT and ACT words or any other words. The method in this book makes it fun, easy, fast, and painless to tame tough SAT and ACT vocabulary. Studies show that most of us are visual learners, so the trick to remember an abstract concept is to turn it into a picture. That can take time and effort. This book does all of the work for you. It is the academic equivalent of steroids for an athlete. Read it and gain a remarkable edge over other students. Read it and dramatically raise your verbal SAT or ACT score. Read it and develop a powerful vocabulary which is the most accurate indicator of potential academic success. Read it and the mild-mannered, offbeat, superhero Werdnerd will take you on a tour through 250 zany illustrations that will magically stick in your memory like glue.