Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary An Essential Middle School Resource
Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary by Merriam-Webster is an updated edition published in 2024, designed specifically for middle school students. This essential resource, spanning 1024 pages, serves grades 6-8 and ages 11-14, aiding students in building their vocabulary and engaging with more complex texts as they prepare for high school. The dictionary features over 67,000 words and phrases, including 250 newly added terms from various fields, enhancing the learning experience.
Readers will find nearly 23,000 usage examples and more than 1,000 illustrations that clarify meanings and expand understanding. The dictionary includes abundant word history and synonym paragraphs to support vocabulary development and improve reading and writing skills. Additionally, new formal and informal labels guide appropriate word choice, while a dedicated section on Mythological, Folkloric, Legendary, and Scriptural Names provides valuable context for figures encountered in literature and cultural studies. This edition is a great complement to Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Thesaurus.
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An update of the best-selling dictionary written especially for middle school students.
This essential resource for grades 6-8, ages 11-14 is a great study aid for students building vocabulary and engaging with more complex text as they prepare for high school.
Discover the meanings of over 67,000 words and phrases. 250 newly added words and senses across a variety of fields include chatbot, cryptocurrency, escape room, greenwash, Juneteenth, metaverse, sus, yeet, and zedonk.
Nearly 23,000 usage examples and more than 1,000 carefully drawn illustrations clarify and expand understanding. Abundant word history and synonym paragraphs help students build vocabulary and improve reading and writing skills. New formal and informal labels provide guidance on appropriate word choice.
A new Mythological, Folkloric, Legendary, and Scriptural Names section provides students with information about figures they encounter in literature and cultural studies. A great complement to Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Thesaurus.
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