Words are an integral component of any student's success. They can make papers stronger and presentations more powerful. And when looking for a job, they'll make a better candidate, qualified for higher-paying jobs. So having a good vocabulary pays off--literally! Under the time-tested banner of Roget's Thesaurus, this collection will quickly become the most essential tool for students, whether they're working on a research paper or a college entrance essay. Unlike other titles that simply list related terms for each entry, this book offers a pronunciation guide, definition, and a sample sentence for every word they look up as well as for each of the synonyms under that entry. Filled with hundreds of useful terms, they'll expand their vocabulary with words they fully understand and can intelligently use throughout their writing. With 'Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Students' at their side, students will create writing assignments that are sure to impress their teachers and send them straight to the head of the class! AUTHOR: David Olsen, Columbia, MD, is the author of the bestselling 'The Words You Should Know' and '801 Things You Should Know'. Michelle Bevilaqua, Avon, MA, is the author of 'More Words You Should Know'. Justin Cord Hayes, North Carolina, is the author of many books including 'The Unexpected Evolution of Language' and the coauthor of 'The Big Book of Words You Should Know'. Burton Jay Nadler, Rochester, NY, is an Assistant Dean and the University of Rochester and the author of and 'The Words You Should Know in High School'. SELLING POINTS: * This book provides readers with hundreds of terms geared towards students and makes them easily searchable via themes and concepts * Each entry includes a pronunciation guide, definition, and sample sentence as well as antonyms, synonyms, and related terms * Adams' word books have sold more than 200,000 copies