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Using Russian Synonyms
Terence Wade
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Description for Using Russian Synonyms
paperback. New compilation of Russian synonyms - essential reference for undergraduates, teachers and language professionals. Num Pages: 642 pages. BIC Classification: 2AG; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1172.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
642
Condition
New
Number of Pages
642
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521794053
SKU
V9780521794053
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99-8
About Terence Wade
Terence Wade is Emeritus Professor in Russian Studies and Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde. His publications include A Comprehensive Russian Grammar (second edition, 2000), A Russian Grammar Workbook (1996), A Russian Etymological Dictionary (1996), The Russian Language Today (with L. Ryazanova-Clarke, 1999), and Oxford Russian Grammar and Verbs (2002). Nijole White is Lecturer in Russian Studies at ... Read more
Reviews for Using Russian Synonyms
'… 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.' ... Read more