Thesaurus in disguise

[johnsmith123]

Hello,

My teacher told us that Xavier college use a dictionary that doesn't say thesaurus on the cover but however it does provide synonyms with the definition, but she didn't tell us the name of it. Any ideas?
Thanks

[literally lauren]

Can't say I know that one, but I wouldn't risk it. Each school gets different exam invigilators, and though the classroom teachers may allow it, you risk getting your entire exam nullified if they catch you.
A lot of the Oxford and Macquarie ones will provide a couple of synonyms so it might be worth shopping around to find a good one, but you probably shouldn't be too reliant on a dictionary or thesaurus in SACs/ exams. VCAA is unlikely to give you anything too difficult in terms of definitions, since they have to cater to the ability levels of the whole state.

[Stick]

Hello,

My teacher told us that Xavier college use a dictionary that doesn't say thesaurus on the cover but however it does provide synonyms with the definition, but she didn't tell us the name of it. Any ideas?
Thanks

Your dictionary should be inspected during the exam so this wouldn't hold water. Sometimes they don't get around to everyone, or they don't even bother to check at all, but I wouldn't risk it.

[johnsmith123]

Thanks I agree with both of you however I believe would be very useful in SACs

[chasej]

Thanks I agree with both of you however I believe would be very useful in SACs

It can sound very superficial to include fancy words in your sentences just for the sake of it. You are far better off actively working to increase your word bank by reading widely and/or buying a book which lists words to improve writing. I also can't see how there would be enough time in exam conditions to find replacement words in a dictionary.