Handbook of Common English Antonyms

Author: Cao Jie
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: In the writing and reading sections of the CET-4, CET-6, and postgraduate entrance exams, there are numerous synonyms and antonyms. People can narrate and express the content of the article from both positive and negative perspectives. Choosing the right words (synonyms or antonyms) not only enhances the language but also achieves unexpected effects. Distinguishing and using these words in terms of meaning, usage, or rhetorical color is of great importance for enhancing linguistic intuition and improving command of English. This book collects a total of 1,850 sets of entries, including 1,432 sets of perfectly corresponding entries. There are also 418 sets of broadly corresponding entries, with varying usage ranges and contexts.