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Random House Webster's Word Menu
"DESTINED TO TAKE ITS PLACE BESIDE THE THESAURUS AND THE DICTIONARY AS A CLASSIC."
--L. A. Weekly
The RANDOM HOUSE WEBSTER'S WORD MENU is a revolutionary reference that organizes language by subject matter, the way we understand and use it. More than a dictionary, the WORD MENU is also
A Reverse Dictionary, which arranges words in logical, categorized structures--if you know the meaning or you know a related word, you can find the word you need
A Treasury of Glossaries, with nearly 800 divisions and more than 75,000 entries
An Almanac, with entries concerning world holidays, sports terms, science, and more
A Thesaurus that helps you learn the terminology of an unfamiliar field, technical terms and jargon, and different ways of saying the same thing
"STEPHEN GLAZIER WAS A MODERN ROGET."
--William Safire, The New York Times
--L. A. Weekly
The RANDOM HOUSE WEBSTER'S WORD MENU is a revolutionary reference that organizes language by subject matter, the way we understand and use it. More than a dictionary, the WORD MENU is also
A Reverse Dictionary, which arranges words in logical, categorized structures--if you know the meaning or you know a related word, you can find the word you need
A Treasury of Glossaries, with nearly 800 divisions and more than 75,000 entries
An Almanac, with entries concerning world holidays, sports terms, science, and more
A Thesaurus that helps you learn the terminology of an unfamiliar field, technical terms and jargon, and different ways of saying the same thing
"STEPHEN GLAZIER WAS A MODERN ROGET."
--William Safire, The New York Times
832 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 29, 1992
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December 9, 2021
Random House Word Menu is a useful reference tool for anyone looking to be precise in her writing or conversation.
The book is divided into subject areas like 'the sciences,' 'social order,' 'cognition,' and much more. After each word, a brief description is given.
In some ways, Random House Word Menu feels quite similar to the ubiquitous Dewey Decimal system used by librarians.
With this book in hand, I could see researchers being able to find specific volumes more easily because the search terms are at his fingertips. He would then be able to give that information to a librarian, or utilize it himself if he knows the library system, in order to find exactly what he needs.
However, I tried to look up the word, 'librarian,' in the Word Menu and it wasn't there! Oversight or purposeful act- you tell me.
I suppose author Stephen Glazier wouldn't want to give too many tools to those book dragons. Who knows what they would do next...
Highly recommended for reference purposes. The only thing that would make this better would be if the book was digital and could be updated with minimal time, effort and resources. Until then, the physical tome will have to suffice.
The book is divided into subject areas like 'the sciences,' 'social order,' 'cognition,' and much more. After each word, a brief description is given.
In some ways, Random House Word Menu feels quite similar to the ubiquitous Dewey Decimal system used by librarians.
With this book in hand, I could see researchers being able to find specific volumes more easily because the search terms are at his fingertips. He would then be able to give that information to a librarian, or utilize it himself if he knows the library system, in order to find exactly what he needs.
However, I tried to look up the word, 'librarian,' in the Word Menu and it wasn't there! Oversight or purposeful act- you tell me.
I suppose author Stephen Glazier wouldn't want to give too many tools to those book dragons. Who knows what they would do next...
Highly recommended for reference purposes. The only thing that would make this better would be if the book was digital and could be updated with minimal time, effort and resources. Until then, the physical tome will have to suffice.
September 22, 2007
This was by the most helpful book I’ve used, much better than a regular thesaurus, for finding the right word when writing, when it’s important to use the word I really want to use. It’s not comprehensive although I was always able to find a word I wanted to use.
(I do have to say thank goodness for the www.onelook.com online dictionary. In fact, since I found onelook, I haven’t used this book, or any dictionary/thesaurus that often. It’s still a somewhat unique resource and I’m glad that I own it.)
(I do have to say thank goodness for the www.onelook.com online dictionary. In fact, since I found onelook, I haven’t used this book, or any dictionary/thesaurus that often. It’s still a somewhat unique resource and I’m glad that I own it.)
March 26, 2024
I love these and wish they still made them
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May 21, 2014The reference book offers tens of thousands of ways to find just the right word for any occasion. It blends the functions of a thesaurus (offering a myriad of interesting ways to say the same thing) with those of a dictionary (defining most of its entries) thus assuring writing that is colorful and accurate. I love this book. It has so many functions, helpful in many ways.
September 27, 2007
One of my favorite references of all time. A cross between a reverse dictionary and a thesaurus. Helps you find words for the things you don't know enough about to ask the right questions.
September 12, 2009
Highly recommended for writers and people looking for inspiration!
June 10, 2011
Words organized by categories.
July 27, 2011
My favorite reference book. Still useful even with google at your fingertips.
September 20, 2012
One of the greatest references books, I've ever seen, read, referred to, or was aware of... I use it weekly.
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October 31, 2012I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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May 6, 2013
I really do rub this book up against my cheek. My kids fight over it when I bring it out. This makes me feel like a successful parent: bringing up little lexophiles one at a time. LOVE THIS BOOK!
May 10, 2014
Fantastic resource for writers. Maybe the best.
September 2, 2016
A reference book for all writers. Fantastic information in a very easy format. Although marked "read", this book will forever be in use.
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