Containing 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms, this versatile book is the perfect reference tool for student writers. Not only will it help students expand their vocabularies, this lightweight volume will help young people pick the perfect words to express their thought and feelings.
Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms FROM THE PUBLISHER Containing 12,000 synonyms, 10,000 antonyms, and 2,000 homonyms, this versatile book is the perfect reference tool for student writers. Not only will it help students expand their vocabularies, this lightweight volume will help young people pick the perfect words to express their thought and feelings.
FROM THE CRITICS KLIATT An updated version of a student's easy reference tool at a reasonable price. Most of the book is dedicated to the dictionary of synonyms and antonyms; the final 25 pages or so list homonyms. This is good for browsing or for a writer's quick reference. For most entries, five to ten examples of synonyms are given and fewer antonyms are listed, but always more than one choice. KLIATT Codes: JSA—Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 1965, 2001, Scholastic, 220p. 20cm., $4.95. Ages 13 to adult. Reviewer: Claire Rosser; KLIATT , July 2001 (Vol. 35, No. 4)
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