The fully revised Macquarie Junior Dictionary 3E is specifically designed for students in upper primary school. The dictionary contains definitions for more than 13 000 headwords in clear, natural language to provide the consolidating student with a detailed resource.

Table of Contents

Editorial Staff Welcome to the dictionary How to use the dictionary: How to find the word How to say the word The meaning of the word Extra information about the word Words related to the headword The origin of the word Confusing words Words that could be used instead of the headword Pronunciation key DICTIONARY Appendixes: Overused words Helpful hints for the spelling of tricky words A simple guide to grammar Types of writing and speaking Fingerspelt alphabet Aboriginal languages referred to in this dictionary Abbreviations Number - cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, Roman numerals Countries - languages, capital cities, currencies Endangered and vulnerable mammals ofAustralia Australia and the Olympics