Find the meaning of words you read and hear: menus take you straight to the right meaning; subject-specific vocabulary, World English and encyclopaedic entries; clear definitions using the most common words. Write and speak with confidence: more information about the most frequent 7500 words — the ideal vocabulary size for an advanced learner — which are printed in red and graded with stars; collocation boxes; vocabulary-building sections. Become a better learner by understanding how English works: metaphor boxes; usage notes on style, grammar and varieties of English Language Awareness pages. This new edition includes: New hundreds of new words (satnav, greenwash, carbon trading, adspend); New many more collocations, synonyms and antonyms; New extra clearly labelled subject-specific vocabulary (link rot, culture medium, data compression, equity capital); New multi-page Expand your vocabulary section on the themes of movement, communication and emotions; New a complete package of unique, carefully researched materials based on a detailed analysis of learners' own writing. Full-page writing sections and Get it right boxes help you to become a more confident writer in academic and professional situations; New Language Awareness pages on idioms, discourse, cultural values, word formation and more; New CD-ROM now with thesaurus for every meaning of every word, interactive exercises, and weblinks to connect you to relevant Internet resources.