Restricted defining vocabulary, so students looking up a word will not find five more they don t know in the definition! Up-to-date and international coverage of today s vocabulary. Special provision for those studying other subjects in English at the secondary school level (new scientific technical entries added in the new edition). Example sentences for words presenting usage problems. Attractive illustrations where appropriate to increase understanding of word meanings. Guide to pronunciation Help with word formation: prefixes and suffixes. Coverage of weights and measures and SI units. Useful cross-references to show related words.
