«The #1 bestselling portable thesaurus The classic reference book Used by millions all over the world The product of more than a century and a half of continual expansion, reorganization, and improvement, «The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus» is not only the most time-tested and bestselling thesaurus ever, but, newly revised, it is also the most up-to-date and comprehensive reflection of the English language as it is currently used. Both the most efficient word finder and a cutting-edge aid in stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and writing and speaking more clearly and effectively, this revised and updated seventh edition features thousands of new words and phrases, including the newest slang words and expressions that color and inform everyday language. At the same time, it retains all the hallmarks that have made «The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus» the most popular word reference book next to the dictionary.»

Designed for rapid access, this innovative reference helps the reader find the perfect choice of words to get his/her ideas across with impact and accuracy. Specially created for contemporary writers and speakers, it includes essential definitions and avoids outmoded, useless entries.