Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary - (Hardcover)

About the Book

Newly revised and updated! The authoritative High School dictionary written for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up. A great study aid for students building vocabulary as they prepare for college-level reading. Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. New vocabulary includes haptics, farro, cybercrime, off-grid, and paywall. More than 500 synonym paragraphs, 200 word history paragraphs that clarify meaning, and nearly 1,000 illustrations. Special sections include Biographical Names, Geographical Names, and Signs and Symbols. An excellent resource for college test prep.

Book Synopsis

A newly revised edition of the authoritative dictionary for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up.

The perfect resource for high schoolers, this dictionary will foster communication skills, help build vocabulary, and is an excellent study tool for college test prep.

• Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples.
• New vocabulary includes: haptics, farro, cybercrime, off-grid, and paywall.
• More than 500 synonym paragraphs, 200 word history paragraphs that clarify meaning, and nearly 1,000 illustrations.
• Special sections include: Biographical Names, Geographical Names, and Signs and Symbols.

Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary is an excellent resource for students preparing for college-level reading or studying for the SAT or standardized tests and it's the perfect companion to Merriam-Webster's School Thesaurus.