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General Reference: Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Dictionaries

The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Call Number: REF 423.12 .Ox25 2014

Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first.
Webster's New College Dictionary
Call Number: REF 423 .W385 2008

Dictionary features more than 200,000 definitions, as well as revised charts and tables, proofreaders' marks, synonym lists, word histories, and context examples.

Dictionaries and Thesauri

Encyclopedias

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Comprehensive coverage on a variety of subjects including, arts, business, geography, history, literature, philosophy, politics, pop culture, science, sports, and more.
The Columbia Encyclopedia
Provides authoritative factual information about our world.

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