| Edition |
Americanzed and expanded edition / by Walter D. Glanze. |
| Description |
608 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Reader's Digest general books
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| Note |
"Based on Reader's digest reverse dictionary, published by the Reader's Digest Association Limited, London"--T.p. verso. |
| Summary |
Although akin to a thesaurus, this attractive book is not a dictionary in the true sense, rather it is a combination thesaurus and visual dictionary. Its purpose is to jog users' memories and help them find the right words synonyms, common phrases, antonyms and word association. It groups associated words and phrases under a single access point. Each of he 70,000 words included is defined and related to its access word. Quick reference charts define words for a subject (e.g., deciduous trees, embroidery stitches). Over 400 color illustrations, diagrams, charts and photographs help clarify the text. |
| Subject |
English language -- Synonyms and antonyms.
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| Added Author |
Kahn, John Ellison.
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Glanze, Walter D.
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Reader's Digest Association.
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| Added Title |
Reader's digest reverse dictionary.
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| ISBN |
089577352X |
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