Find the meaning of words you read and hear
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- more information about the most frequent 7,500 words - the ideal vocabulary size
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This new edition includes: NEW hundreds of new words (satv, greenwash, carbon trading, adspend) NEW many more collocations, synonyms and antonyms NEW extra clearly labelled subject-specific vocabulary (link rot, culture medium, data compression, equity capital) NEW multi-page Expand your vocabulary section on the themes of movement, communication and emotions NEW a complete package of unique, carefully researched materials based on a detailed alysis of learners? own writing. Full-page writing sections and Get it right boxes help you to become a more confident writer in academic and professiol situations. NEW Language Awareness pages on idioms, discourse, cultural values, word formation and more NEW CD-ROM now with thesaurus for every meaning of every word, interactive exercises, and weblinks to connect you to relevant Internet resources The CD-ROM requires a PC running Windows? 2000 or later. For system requirements, see inside back cover.