Building Vocabulary for Collegeintroduces a number of useful strategies for learning words and includes activities that encourage retention. The terms featured in this text were selected after consulting college textbooks and standardized tests, general and specialized dictionaries, vocabulary and reference books, journals and periodicals, and college instructors and students. Section One of the text focuses on students' understanding of word parts--prefixes, suffixes, and roots--to help them decipher unfamiliar words. Section Two familiarizes students with academic terms from a variety of disciplines. A practical approach to building a strong college vocabulary continues to be the hallmark of this text--the Sixth Edition also features updated exercises, terms and tests. Ample coverage of academic terms appears in Chapter 2 to prepare students for their college reading. Among the disciplines included: Literature and Composition, Psychology, Sociology, United States History and Political Science, Biology, Physical Science, Computer Science, Business and Economics, and Oral Communication. Knowledge of these terms helps students succeed across the curriculum. New!Medical terms, which should proved to be especially helpful for students planning to enroll in nursing programs, as well as additional lessons on computer science and legal terms, have been included in Section Two. Oral communication terms (two lessons) are covered in Section Two. Appendices on parts of speech and using the dictionary are located at the end of the text.