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Synopsis
A complete reference library for home, school or office.
This handy reference set includes three useful resources: the fifth edition of the paperback Webster’s New World Dictionary, Webster’s New Roget’s Thesaurus, and Webster’s New Essential Writer’s Companion. For use at home, in school, or at the office, these authoritative works are an ideal addition to any desk. The Webster’s New World Dictionary has been completely updated, with over 1,200 new words and senses that reflect recent developments in the sciences, technology, and popular culture. Clear, straightforward definitions are supplemented by pronunciations, inflections of irregular verbs and plural nouns, and selected etymologies. In the Webster's New Roget's Thesaurus, entries are arranged alphabetically. Complete synonym groups allow the user to see all the possible word choices in one place. Each synonym is cross-referenced to a category index that groups words related or opposite in meaning. Webster's New Essential Writer’s Companion is a helpful guide to the mechanics of good writing, with sections on grammar, punctuation, style, usage, and proofreading. Additional advice on constructing logical sentences and paragraphs shows how to build a convincing overall argument. These three books are an essential resource to enhancing use of the English language.
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The Editors of the Webster’s New World Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.
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- PublisherWebster's New World
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 0544822986
- ISBN 13 9780544822986
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages1552
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