Want to find a term similar to "erudite" (meaning possessing extensive knowledge on a given subject)? Try "recondite" (meaning knowledge that's obscure and beyond ordinary knowledge). Want to find a word for "proud"? You can use "overweening" (meaning overconfident) instead. Under the time-tested and respected banner of "Roget's Thesaurus", here's an array of words and their definitions organized by meaning. Drawn from the top-selling "The Big Book of Words You Should Know" and "The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart", this thesaurus will be essential for students, writers, and anyone who enjoys a complex and sophisticated vocabulary.
Author description
David Olsen is the author of the bestselling The Words You Should Know. He lives in Columbia, MD. Michelle Bevilacqua is a former editor with Adams Media and the author of More Words You Should Know. She resides in Avon, MA. Justin Cord Hayes is the author of 101 Things You Didn't Know About Casino Gambling and His/Hers, among other books. He lives in North Carolina.