A newly revised edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up. The perfect resource for any high schooler who loves to write, this thesaurus will foster communication skills, introduce new vocabulary, and help you zero in on the right word choice. Features more than 154,000 word choices including synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idiomatic phrases. Entries include concise statements that describe shared meanings among synonyms. 37,000 usage examples showing words used in context clarify meanings. Merriam-Webster's School Thesaurus is an excellent tool for students preparing for the SAT or standardized tests and the perfect companion to Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary.