Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Penguin Random House

"If your answer to any of these questions is no, you need this book!"

• Do you always use the right word?
• Can you pronounce it — and spell it — correctly?
• Do you know how to avoid improper expressions?
• Do you speak grammatically, without embarrassing mistakes?

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis is the world's most trusted and widely used vocabulary-building book — a timeless classic that has helped millions of readers speak and write with confidence, clarity, and precision.

Unlike ordinary vocabulary books that simply list words to memorise, Word Power Made Easy does far more: it teaches ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of the vocabulary-building process. You don't just learn new words — you understand where they come from, how they work, and how to use them naturally and correctly.

Written in a lively, accessible style, the book also includes useful sections explaining which grammar rules are valid and which are outdated or misguided — and can be safely ignored. Loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks, and quizzes to reinforce the material, this is the complete vocabulary and language resource for every serious reader.

What This Book Will Help You Do

• Build a rich, powerful vocabulary that impresses in every situation
• Pronounce and spell words correctly with confidence
• Avoid common grammatical errors and improper expressions
• Understand the roots, prefixes, and suffixes that unlock thousands of new words
• Speak and write with greater clarity, precision, and authority
• Reinforce learning through reviews, progress checks, and quizzes

Who This Book Is For

• Students preparing for competitive exams (UPSC, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, CAT)
• Professionals looking to communicate more effectively in English
• Anyone who wants to improve their spoken and written English
• Readers who want to expand their vocabulary systematically and permanently

About the Author

Norman Lewis (1912–2005) was an American author and English language teacher whose books on vocabulary and grammar have sold millions of copies worldwide. His other celebrated works include How to Read Better and Faster, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary, and Correct Spelling Made Easy. Word Power Made Easy remains his most iconic and enduring work.

Book Details

• Author: Norman Lewis
• Publisher: Penguin Random House India
• Category: Reference / Self-Help / English Language / Vocabulary
• ISBN: 978-0-14-342468-0
• Available for sale in the Indian Subcontinent only