Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set

Learn new words, find the best word for your essay and improve standardized test skills. This single set of reference books is handy for the entire school year. Dictionary provides an expansive list of words with definitions, pronunciations, origin information and usage examples. Includes tables and special sections on Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names and Geographical Names for added resources. Thesaurus offers more than 150,000 word choices, including synonyms, antonyms, related words and idiomatic phrases. Includes brief definitions that describe shared meanings for clarity. Vocabulary Builder with 1,200 words and 2,000 closely related terms helps students prepare for standardized tests. Contains fact-filled paragraphs, example sentences and quizzes. Ideal for students from 7th grade to 12th grade.