A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms with 5,000 words most often mispronounced (Popular special) (original 1938; edition 1961)

by Joseph Devlin (Author)

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A useful guide for finding and using the best word.

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Title:	A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms with 5,000 words most often mispronounced (Popular special)
Authors:	Joseph Devlin (Author)
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Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms by Joseph Devlin (1938)

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The oldest one laying around. Of course, this makes 7 (seven) thesauri in my library.

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Used this before I met Roget.

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Preface -- This volume needs few words to introduce it, as its object is apparent to the most casual reader. It was written to help those who use it in finding the exact words they need to express their written and spoken thoughts, with a minimum expenditure of time and effort, and a maximum reward in efficiency and accuracy.

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