Essential High School Dictionary

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The Princeton Review's Essential High School Dictionary is a great everyday reference that can double as a test prep resource. A must have for high school students.

Pros

Includes 5,000 highlighted words that high schoolers and adults need to know
Great prep for the SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests

Cons

None- this is a great book

Description

Published by The Princeton Review / Random House Inc
75,000 entries
Includes annotations and margin notes

Guide Review - Essential High School Dictionary

The Essential High School Dictionary isn't your average run-of-the-mill dictionary. This reference includes annotations and margin notes on every page. The fun witticisms include:

Tips and tricks to remember word meanings
Etymologies of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots
Cultural histories and myths behind different words
Information on words with multiple meanings
Hints to avoid word usage mistakes

Out of the 75,000 entries in the book, 5,000 of them were chosen by The Princeton Review as "essential for high school students to know". Special words are highlighted in blue for easy reference--perfect for anyone preparing for the SAT, ACT, or another standardized test.