David Olsen - Rogets Thesaurus of Words for Students: Helpful, Descriptive, Precise Synonyms, Antonyms, and Related Terms Every High School and College Student Should Know How to Use

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No matter where youre at in school, the words you know can help you. Theyll make your papers better and your oral presentations stronger and more powerful. Theyll help you ace exams. And when, after college, you start looking for a job, theyll make you a better candidate, qualified for higher-paying jobs. Having a good vocabulary pays offliterally!

Thats where Rogets Thesaurus of Words for Students comes in. Unlike some thesauruses you may have seen before, this one does more than simply list words that are related to the main entry. Instead, the book youre holding gives you definitions of the words so youll know exactly what they mean, and examples so you can see how the words are used in sentences. For instance, if youre working on an English paper and want to find a term related to the word context, look up the entry for context in this book. There (among many other words) youll find the word etymology and an entry that reads: The study of word origins and how words have evolved into their current forms or meanings. The lineage of a word; description of origin and how the word came into its current use. Those who have studied Greek or Latin can make educated and often correct guesses regarding a words ETYMOLOGY. You can imagine how impressed your English teacher is going to be when she sees that you not only know a word like that but you can also use it correctly.

For each key word youll find a list of related words sorted by their part of speech: adjectives, adverbs, nouns, verbs, and antonyms. Go through them until you find the one best suited to the sentence youre crafting. Highlight ones that youll want to use in future projects.

No matter what field of study you eventually choose, words are important. Even mathematicians and computer programmers have to be able to explain what theyre doing in clear, understandable, precise language. Sure, some of these words are going to be new to you and are going to sound strangeeven weird and exotic. But thats the fun of learning new words; you find new ways to express yourself.

The words in this thesaurus have been chosen with an eye to expanding your vocabulary and making it easier for you to express yourself in well-developed language. Using sophisticated and interesting words such as ameliorate (To improve or upgrade; to make better or put right), circumvent (To avoid by means of artful contrivance; to maneuver around; bypass), or onomatopoeia (The naming of a thing by creating a vocal imitation of its sound) marks you out as someone teachers will watch and encourage.

This book is a tool that can help you not only to do well in school but to excel; use it well and wisely and youll go to the head of the class!

(ab-STEE-me-us), adjective

Not overindulgent in food or drink; moderate in terms of consumption.

culinary(KYOO-lih-nare-ee). Relating to cooking or the preparation of food.

My CULINARY efforts these days are much humbler than my library of cookbooks would lead you to believe.

curative(KYOOR-uh-tiv). Able to restore health; curing; serving to provide a remedy.

The CURATIVE regimen of the spa involved diet and hot baths, as well as exercise and massage.

haggard(HAG-urd). Showing signs of tiredness, anxiety, or hunger. Wild and unruly in appearance.

After a twelve-hour shift at the hospital, anyone would look HAGGARD.

herbivorous(her-BIV-er-us). Eating only grass and plants, not meat.

Even HERBIVOROUS dinosaurs would have been intimidating by virtue of their size, thought not necessarily their eating habits.

libation(lie-BAY-shun). An alcoholic beverage offered or accepted in celebration.

Some think it is adult to consume a LIBATION every evening, and others think it quite immature.

abash(uh-BASH). To make someone, including yourself, feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable; to cause someone to lose composure.

Traditionally, high school athletes ABASH new team members; some call it freshman hazing.

abjure(ab-JOOR). To renounce, repudiate, or give up ones previously held beliefs; to solemnly swear off or recant.

When taking the U.S. oath of citizenship, one must ABJURE allegiance to any other nation.

epicure(EH-pih-kyoor). Someone with a refined taste for food and drink; a connoisseur.

To an EPICURE, a fast food restaurant is an affront and not worthy of discussion.

garnish(GAHR-nihsh). To add something to food or drink to enhance flavor or appearance; to decorate something, usually food, with an ornament.

They would GARNISH his wedding cakes with rose blossoms, enhancing the cakes appearance as well as fragrance.

gastronomy(gas-TRAH-nah-mee). The art or appreciation of preparing and eating good food.

Those knowledgeable in GASTRONOMY dont consider hot dogs bought and eaten at a sporting event to be epicurean delightsbut true sports fans do.

haute cuisine(OAT kwi-ZEEN). Traditional, classic, high-quality French cooking or general gourmet preparation of food. Can refer to the preparation of meals like artwork.

Gourmets, though not necessarily gourmands, prefer HAUTE CUISINE because they believe more in quality than in quantity.

imbibe(im-BYB). To drink something, especially alcoholic or alcoholic beverages; to take in or absorb something into the mind, like an idea.

Although it sounds much better to say IMBIBE and inebriated, you might as well say booze it up and drunk.

(uh-CHEEV-muhnt), noun

Something accomplished, especially by skill, work, courage, etc.; feat; exploit; a great deed.

venerable(VEN-err-uh-bull). An individual or institution that is respected and revered, sometimes because of achievement, intelligence, or character, but just as often as a result of being around a long time.