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Thesaurus is an essential tool for all who wish to communicate, study or enjoy the richness of language. In the world of today, information reaches us by radio, television, computer and the written word, and a comprehensive but concise dictionary is an invaluable aid to a complete understanding and a deeper appreciation of the great literature that is the heritage of all who use the English language. This Dictionary will be of use for reference, study and the fuller enjoyment of word games.

The dictionary contains more than 150,000 clear and accurate dfinitions.
The Thesaurus has over 150,000 words arranged in A-Z form.
Als included in this volume to make it an essential reference source for everyone are appendices on:
- First names; a listing of names, their origins and meanings.
- Stories behind words; explains some unusual origins or facts about the words we use.
- World facts; detailed facts and figures on over 4,000 geographical sites (countries, cities, lakes, etc.): includes location maps.
- Leaders of the modern world; listing of presidents of the USA and the prime ministers of other leading Western nations.
- Weights and measures; a cpmprehensie vupplement of useful conversion tables.
An additional feature is an up-to-date 48-page world maps section forming a full color Atlas of the world and a location key.