Oxford Junior Dictionary

A completely new Oxford Junior Dictionary, with new text and cover with annotated dictionary extract to give instant information on level, suitability, and content.

* 10,000 headwords and phrases in colour

* New and up-to-date subject vocabulary eg. additive, Baisakhi, bar chart, biodegradable, bungee jumping

* Pronunciation guides for difficult words eg. word classes, alliteration, antonym

* Information on Word Families, Word Origins, Opposites, Compounds, Usage and Grammar

* Entries include prefixes and give their origin and compounds forming from them eg. aero-, anti-

* Special word origins supplement at the back

* No confusing abbreviations - word classes (parts of speech) and inflections written in full

* Up-to-date example sentences and phrases show how words are used in context

* Useful introduction and key on how to get the best out of the dictionary and Appendices