The Thinker's Thesaurus: Sophisticated Alternatives to Common

The Thinker's Thesaurus: Sophisticated Alternatives to Common Words

With over twenty percent more material, a must for any lover of distinctive words.
This entertaining and informative reference features sophisticated and surprising alternatives to common words together with no-fail guides to usage. Avoiding traditional thesaurusesâ‚¬ mundane synonym choices, Peter E. Meltzer puts each wordâ‚¬â€¢whether itâ‚¬s protrepic, apostrophize, iracund, or emulousâ‚¬â€¢in context by using examples from a broad range of contemporary books, periodicals, and newspapers. His new introduction makes the case for why we should widen our vocabulary and use the one right word. This groundbreaking thesaurus remains a unique venture, one that enriches your writing while helping you find the perfect word.
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780393351255
ReleaseDate 2015-08-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780393351255

The Thinker's Thesaurus: Sophisticated Alternatives to Common Words