The Top 1,000 Briefs and Top 1,000 words is an invaluable tool for the stenography student and those in the professional ranks. The vast majority of the words that are encountered in depositions, in court, and on stenography tests are contained in these two lists. The Top 1,000 Words contains much more than half of all words that any student or pro will need. The Top 1,000 Briefs contains the most popular multi-syllabic words that reporters love to brief or use a shortcut stroke. Master these terms, and your career will take off.