Microsoft Encarta College Thesaurus

Book excerpt: Language is a powerful tool. Us the new manual. Microsoft Encarta College Thesaurus. Whether used to tweak the wording of an academic dissertation, add gravity to a letter, or polish a business presentation, the Microsoft Encarta College Thesaurus presents an innovative design that provides two options for searching more than 350,000 synonyms and antonyms. -Dual navigation system combines two modes of access for easy searching -Alphabetical section for quick reference: -40,000 A-Z listings with 350,000 synonyms and antonyms -Cross-reference to the thematic section -Thematic section for more in-depth word searches: -1,200 entries expose you to the rich network of word relationships -Explore eclectic themes such as "Positive Intellectual Characteristics," "Parts of an Engine," and "Wholeness and Completeness."