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The Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms and Antonyms

Fergusson R., 2004

What words mean exactly the same as delectable? Did you know that the opposite of friable is tough? Can you think of the antonym for ceaseless or another word for capsize? To extend your vocabulary, broaden your verbal range and spice up your linguistic dexterity, you need look no further than The Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms and Antonyms. This classic work of reference provides: • A clear and complete alphabetical listing of thousands of words and their closest synonyms • The antonym of the headword (where applicable) • Antonyms for verbs, nouns and adjectives • In the list of headwords, words and phrases that have recently entered the language Invaluable for speakers (or orators) and writers (or scribes), this clear and concise work of reference offers hours of entertainment and enlightenment. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs

Fergusson R., 2005

Whether you are looking for a few wise words of advice, like 'Least said soonest mended', some trenchant observation, such as 'You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink' or a common belief, such as 'A green Yule makes a fat churchyard', you will find them all in the newly revised and extended Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs. Entertaining and easy to use, it offers wit and wisdom to all. * Contains over 6,000 proverbs, ancient and modern, including foreign proverbs in translation * Concise notes explain archaic or dialect terms, supply information about origin and authorship (where relevant), and provide fascinating historical background for such well-known phrases as 'Possession is nine points of the law' or 'The greater the truth, the greater the libel' * Individual proverbs are arranged thematically under headings such as Beauty (Beauty is only one layer), Eating (If you want your dinner, don't offend the cook), and Superstitions (Third time lucky) * Gives further subdivisions to help readers find precise meanings, such as Friends (their value ) or Friends (their danger) * An index of key words is supplied for complete ease of reference Подробнее

The Penguin Rhyming Dictionary

Fergusson R., 2004

Anyone who writes verse, whether lyric poet, songwriter or composer of limericks or jingles, will find The Penguin Rhyming Dictionary an indispensable reference companion. Clearly arranged and easy to use, it offers an astonishingly wide range of suggestions for rhyming words, from the common and everyday to the more difficult and obscure. • Contains lists of rhymes for well over 40,000 words • Distinguishes between close rhymes and less exact ones • Includes separate sections for one-, two- and three-syllable rhymes • Offers lucid, concise explanations of unusual words Подробнее

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