Compare prices before you buy. A fun, useful, and readable volume, handy for reference. De.scrip.tion.ary, n., a big book of words arranged in a common sense order designed to help the reader find an unknown word. Similar to dictionary and thesaurus, with key differences. Many times, people have the word just on the tip of their tongues, but cannot find the word.
Dictionaries are often no help in such instances.
A versatile, easy to use reference. If you do battle with the written word - you can rely on this weapon. I am frequently plagued with aporia, the expression of a simulated or real doubt, as about where to begin or what to do or say . But the prescription for my ailment was right here at Epinions. This past Tuesday I read It s on the tip of my tongue . . .