How Long to Read Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words

How Long Does it Take to Read Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words by Erin McCarthy & the Team at Mental Floss

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the the world of words! You’ll discover the surprising (and sometimes very dark) origins of common terms, a guide to quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang, tips & tricks to win at every word game, from Scrabble to Wordle, a collection of the best literary insults, and much more! Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word “moist?” Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something “with a grain of salt,” or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed. A CACOPHONY OF WORDS: Learn the meaning and surprising history of hundreds of words and phrases LOTS OF LISTS: Discover curated collections of literary insults, old-timey words, popular slang, and much more WORD GAME WIZ: Includes tips for mastering popular word games from Scrabble to Wordle WIT FOR WRITERS: Writers looking for just the right word will be inspired by hundreds of unusual and obscure words REFERENCE FOR READERS: Fans of every genre, from Norse Myths to Victorian Romance will find histories, origins, and backstories of the words that make up their favorites reads COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Mental Floss: The Curious Reader, Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff, and Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer are also available

How long is Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words?

Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words by Erin McCarthy & the Team at Mental Floss is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words aloud.

What Reading Level is Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words?

Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words?

Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words by Erin McCarthy & the Team at Mental Floss is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

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