100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know

The 100 words every high school grad should know have been compiled by the editors of "The American Heritage Dictionary"--a must-have for anyone who wants to be well-versed in the English language.

What should the vocabulary of a well-rounded high school graduate be like? These 100 words provide the starting point in answering that question. The list is representative of the words that serious students will encounter in their coursework and will come to use as adults, whether in conversation or while reading the daily newspaper. Each word is fully defined and shown in context with example sentences from well-known authors. 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know is a must-have for every grad, perfect for building vocabulary, quizzing friends and family — and just having fun.