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Using Russian Synonyms by Nijole White and Terence R. Wade (2004, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521794056
ISBN-139780521794053
eBay Product ID (ePID)1895813
Product Key Features
Number of Pages642 Pages
Publication NameUsing Russian Synonyms
LanguageEnglish
SubjectRussian, Linguistics / Semantics
Publication Year2004
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorTerence R. Wade, Nijole White
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight38.2 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-300281
Reviews'What an impressive volume: massive in its scope, a veritable thesaurus, it will repay hours of study and provide intellectual enjoyment for pupils and students of Russian, teachers, lecturers and practising translators, helping them to expand their vocabulary, improve their style and avoid repetition … clearly set out and easy to use. This book is a delight to browse through as well as to use for serious study. The high standard of scholarship is what we have come to expect from these experienced authors.' Exam News, '… the authors provide a guide to modern usage for students and teachers, with definitions and examples. Russian and English indexes enable you to find the meaning group you need. The introduction to the book is essential reading; most important, it includes a description of Russian styles and registers, as well as the expected discussion of synonyms and synonym dictionaries.' Rusistika, "Professionals who need a reliable referene book of synonyms, as well as students of all levels who are working on mastering their Russian, will find 'Using Russian Synonyms' helpful in their pursuit of perfection in their command of the language." --Mara Sukholutskaya, East Central University: The Modern Language Journal, 'What an impressive volume: massive in its scope, a veritable thesaurus, it will repay hours of study and provide intellectual enjoyment for pupils and students of Russian, teachers, lecturers and practising translators, helping them to expand their vocabulary, improve their style and avoid repetition ... clearly set out and easy to use. This book is a delight to browse through as well as to use for serious study. The high standard of scholarship is what we have come to expect from these experienced authors.' Exam News, '... the authors provide a guide to modern usage for students and teachers, with definitions and examples. Russian and English indexes enable you to find the meaning group you need. The introduction to the book is essential reading; most important, it includes a description of Russian styles and registers, as well as the expected discussion of synonyms and synonym dictionaries.' Rusistika
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal491.781
SynopsisDesigned for students who have already developed a basic competence in Russian, this book expands and improves their vocabulary. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context because it provides detailed information on groups of Russian words with related meanings, including examples of usage and English glosses. Two indexes allow users to quickly locate words in Russian or English. The book is an essential reference for students as well as teachers of Russian and other professional linguists., This book, designed for students who have achieved basic competence in Russian, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary and is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. It is an essential reference for college and undergraduate students, their teachers, and other language professionals., This book, designed for students who have already developed a basic competence in Russian, aims to broaden and improve their vocabulary by providing detailed information on groups of Russian words with related meanings. It is invaluable as a guide to finding the right word for the context. In order to enhance understanding of the structure of the Russian vocabulary, groups of synonyms are organised under Russian (rather than English) headwords. All entries are accompanied by examples of usage and English glosses and there are two indexes allowing users quickly to locate words in Russian or English. The book takes full account of register variation, indicating the degree of formal or informal use. It is an essential reference for college students and undergraduates as well as teachers and other professional linguists seeking access to the finer nuances of the Russian language.
LC Classification NumberPG2591
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