This valuable resource contains 5,500 more words and covers about 95% of middle school students` written vocabulary. The entries represent advanced themes and concepts related to modern technology, communication and culture. This is a comprehensive, accessible reference tool for improving students` compositions and encouraging self-sufficiency. A special section clarifies commonly confused homonyms and a thematic thesaurus lists content-areas words and synonyms for overused words and expressions. Grades 6-8. p.b. 128 pgs.