閱讀了IBM e-Learning中的258個容易搞混的英文單字，蠻基礎的，也蠻重要的。
但不知是否是版本問題，原版內容很簡略，很陽春，沒有辦法直接學習到東西
只有靠著深入了解才能獲得一些東西，我將我了解的整裡如下：
有些單字甚至發音很相近 ，而學習這些單字的時候儘量去了解例句中整句的意思
有些單字必須是組成一個單詞，才有特殊意義
accept (接受)
(verb—to receive) I will accept your decision calmly.
except (除了)
(preposition—not including) He took everything except a coat.
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adapt (適應)
(verb––to adjust) Try to adapt this training to your audience.
adept (拿手)
(adjective––proficient) He is adept at web design.
adopt (收養)
(verb––to choose) They will adopt the children in March.
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addition
Great addition 才是本例句中學習的重點，代表(noun––something added) Spike is a great addition to our staff.
中文的翻譯中有時會翻譯成"錦上添花","額外"或者"生色不少"
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edition (版本)
(noun––particular version of a publication) The July 6 edition had an error in the headline.
adverse (不利的)
(adjective––unfavorable) He hates to fly his plane under adverse conditions.
averse (規避)
(adjective––to be opposed to) The committee is averse to that change in policy.
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advice (建議,忠告的名詞)
(noun—counsel) The manager’s advice was to litigate.
advise (建議,忠告的動詞)
(verb—to give counsel) The manager advised him to litigate.
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affect
(verb—to influence or to involve) That policy affects my paycheck.
effect
(verb—to cause; or: noun—a result) His resignation will effect change. (to cause) The effect is devastating on my paycheck. (a result)
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affluent
(prosperous) Spike is an affluent rancher.
effluent
(flowing outward) An effluent stream flowed from the north end of the factory.
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aggravate
(verb––to add to, to make a bad situation worse) His sour disposition aggravated the morale problem we already had with the supplier.
irritate
(verb––to vex or annoy) The unexpected absence irritated her boss.
allowed
(permitted) No expenses of more than $500 will be allowed.
aloud
(audibly) The president will read all the award winners aloud.
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altar
(noun––a structure) Many places of worship have altars.
alter
(verb––to change) The client altered the contract.
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alternate
(noun––substitute; verb––to switch between two things; adjective––a choice between two things) Noun: We voted on an alternate to attend the meeting in case of an emergency. Verb: Let’s alternate from year to year on which of us gets to attend the meeting. Adjective: Pudge is an alternate member of the committee, with no real voting rights.
alternative
(incorrect as an adjective such as an alternative approach; always a noun––a choice that implies more than two options) What’s your alternative in this job situation?
among
(more than two compared or involved) Daffy is the most talented among the six of them.
between
(only two compared or involved; or when more than two things are compared, but each item or group of items is compared to one other individually) This decision should be just between the two of us. File this dried flower between the pages of the book. There were many previous contracts between the six companies involved in the merger.
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amicable
(describes circumstances or arrangements agreed to peacefully) We came to an amicable decision on the Brazilian shipment.
amiable
(describes people who are friendly, kind, easygoing) Perry seems to be an amiable employee.
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amount
(applies to mass or bulk quantities) He borrowed a rather large amount of money last week from the credit union.
number
(refers to separate units) He ordered a number of phones on Friday.
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anxious
(with anxiety, dread, worry) He seemed anxious about the layoff rumor.
eager
(with excitement, positively looking forward to something) She was eager to hear about details of our trip.
apt
(suited, pertinent; inclined to; prompt to learn) He is apt to accept the promotion.
liable
(responsible for consequences) She is liable for the damages.
likely
(probable or probably) The company will likely fold.
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ascent
(movement upward) Her ascent to vice president has been rapid.
assent
(agreement) Can you gain her assent to move ahead with the project?
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average
(verb––to determine by adding a series of numbers and dividing by the quantity of numbers; noun–– the amount representing this total)
mean
(noun––halfway between two points)
median
(noun––middle number in a series; when the series has an even number of quantities, add the middle two numbers and divide by two)
mode
(noun––the quantity that appears most frequently)
assure
(to pledge or give confidence to people—use in the same way as reassure) He assured us that he would attend.
ensure
(to guarantee or make certain—use in cases other than when referring to people) This new packaging will ensure that the product arrives safely.
insure
(to make certain or protect against loss—use when referring to monetary payments) This bond will insure payment up to $2,000.
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bare
(without covering) The president bared his soul to the employees.
bear
(noun—an animal; verb—to carry or to hold) verb: These are weight-bearing shelves.
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board
(noun––flat piece of wood) We need to repair these boards before clients enter our lobby.
bored
(adjective––weary from dullness) Our engineers were bored with such projects.
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can
(ability to) He says he can design a new website in two days.
may
(permission or possibility) May I review your contract? I may be able to get the utility company to lower your rates.
capital
(noun—city, letter, column, money, accumulated possessions; adjective—primary, most serious) Noun: We need to raise more capital to fund our projects. Adjective: Murder is a capital offense.
capitol
(building) The governor has an office in the capitol.
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choose
(present tense of to choose) I always choose the line with the longest wait.
chose
(past tense of to choose) I chose that option yesterday.
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cite
(to give a source) He cited the old contract as the source of the clause he now wants to insert in the new agreement.
sight
(eyesight) His sight is growing weak.
site
(noun—a location) We’re opening a new retail site in Tampa.
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coarse
(rough texture) The rug is coarse.
course
(manner, class, route, part of a meal) During the course of traveling together to various client locations, I observed his dishonesty firsthand.
compare to
(focusing on similarities) Our pricing structure compares to yours quite favorably on most product lines.
compare with
(comparing similarities and differences, but focusing on differences) How do you think our selling strategies compare with those of our competitors?
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complement
(verb—to make complete; noun—something that completes) This color will complement the colors you already have in your décor.
compliment
(verb—to congratulate; noun—praise) Verb: I compliment you on your wisdom in hiring Idaloo. Noun: Thank you for the nice compliment on our outstanding customer service.
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confidant(e)
(a comrade, adviser, friend) My spouse is also my confidante on business deals.
confident
(sure) She seems confident of our ability to close the deal.
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continual
(adjective––regular, but interrupted) His temper is a continual problem.
continuous
(adjective––constant and uninterrupted) There is a continuous hum in the background that will not stop.
convince
(to appeal to logic, most often in changing beliefs, values, or “convictions”) He is not convinced that global warming is a serious issue.
persuade
(to appeal to logic and emotion; to cause someone to act) I cannot persuade him to pay his back taxes on the property.
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collaborate
(to work together, particularly in intellectual pursuits) The two teams will collaborate on the design of the product.
corroborate
(to strengthen; to add evidence) The eyewitness corroborated the victim’s account of the robbery.
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council
(noun––an assembly of people) Daffy is a member of the council.
counsel
(noun––advice; verb––to advise) Bruno pays his accountant, Peter, for counsel; but when Peter advises him to write a will, Bruno ignores him.
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credible
(adjective––can be reasonably believed) Jake appears to be a credible eyewitness.
creditable
(adjective––deserves praise) Fritz gave a creditable performance as team leader.
credulous
(adjective––believes without reasons, gullible) Fritz is a credulous TV viewer, believing any ad that pops on the screen.
device
(noun—a plan, procedure, technique, object) The sharpening device was broken.
devise
(verb—to plan or to design) They tried to devise a plan to reduce their taxes next year.
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differ from
(unlike; refers to items, ideas, or situations, not people) The pay scale for engineers in our industry differs from that in your industry.
differ with
(to disagree; refers to people) The boss differed with Orilla about the appropriateness of the pay scale.
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differentiate
(to point out differences) We can differentiate the best applicants by their dress.
distinguish
(to see differences) We could not distinguish opinion from fact.
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disburse
(to pay out; such as money) We disburse funds daily.
disperse
(to scatter, such as seeds) The machine disperses seeds automatically.
discreet
(tactful, modest, trustworthy, prudent) Be discreet when you ask questions to investigate who is most deserving of star performance awards.
discrete
(individually distinct or separate) Each of these expenses are discrete and not part of the total marketing budget.
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desperate
(having lost hope, in need) Victims of the war seemed desperate for government policies to restore economic stability.
disparate
(different, distinct) Employees from disparate cultures expect training in their own languages.
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disinterested
(impartial) Choose a disinterested supplier to tally the results of our employee survey.
uninterested
(without interest in) This supplier was uninterested in bidding on the project.
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e.g.
(stands for a Latin phrase meaning for example) He takes far too many supplements, e.g., vitamins, iron, calcium, beta-carotene, sleep-aid tablets, diuretics.
i.e.
(stands for a Latin phrase meaning that is) He believes in reincarnation, i.e., a second life as a tree.
elicit
(verb––to draw out) The consultant tried to elicit hidden agendas among the senior management team.
illicit
(adjective––forbidden, illegal) He resigned when his organization discovered the illicit affair.
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eligible
(qualified, entitled) All employees are eligible for this award.
illegible
(undecipherable) This sign is illegible.
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emigrant
(person exiting a country) These emigrants left the U.S. without notifying their employers.
immigrant
(person entering a country) These immigrants entered the country, hoping for a better life than what they had experienced in their country of birth.
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eminent
(adjective—outstanding, prominent) Franz is an eminent leader in the community because of his charitable work.
imminent
(adjective—impending; about to happen) The earthquake is imminent.
exercise
(to move physically; to train; to practice) He exercised his rights in the contract.
exorcise
(to drive out) The cult leader exorcised the demons.
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farther
(physical distance) The warehouse is located two miles farther down the highway.
further
(degree that can't be precisely measured) We need to study the two ideas further.
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fever
(a high temperature when someone is sick) The company doctor sent the man home because he had a fever.
temperature
(normal state of the body) Her temperature was normal; she had no fever.
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fewer
(use when items can be counted) She sends fewer emails than I do.
less
(use with quantities that cannot be counted) Less nitrogen is leaking today than yesterday.
flaunt
(to show off) He flaunted his sales awards in front of his peers.
flout
(to ignore or defy, to show scorn) She flouts company policy regarding smoking in her cubicle.
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formally
(in a formal manner) Formally dressed in a suit and tie, he left for the meeting.
formerly
(previously) Formerly, he worked for an oil company.
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forth
(adverb––out; onward) You should go forth and spread the word.
fourth
(adjective or noun––ordinal number for four) The fourth advantage is safety.
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fortunate
(lucky) He felt fortunate to get the job because there are so few openings and so many qualified candidates.
fortuitous
(happening by chance) Travis met his best client on the golf course, when a group of three strangers asked him to join them for 18 holes; it was a completely fortuitous meeting.
guessed
(verb––surmised) I guessed their willingness to participate had to do with money.
guest
(noun––visitor) I am a guest in the building.
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hanged
(refers to people) In pioneer days, officials hanged people.
hung
(refers to things, not people) The painting hung in the lobby for years.
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hear
(verb––refers to sound) The teleseminar audience cannot hear you if you do not use a headset.
here
(adverb––refers to location) Mail your package here to our location.
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heard
(verb––past tense of to hear) They heard the speaker yesterday.
herd
(noun––a group) Employees responded to the news with a herd mentality, refusing to think for themselves.
hoard
(to store away) Some people hoard food in times of scarcity.
horde
(a swarm; a wandering tribe or group) A horde of insects have made it impossible for inspectors to read the meter on that property.
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hole
(a cavity) That hole in the pavement is a safety hazard.
whole
(complete; intact) Please consider our bid as a whole.
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idle
(adjective––doing nothing) The machines stood idle for more than 48 hours.
idol
(noun––image of a god, or object of devotion) His mentor is somewhat of an idol to him.
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in
(within) The report is in the files.
into
(shows motion) He stepped into the path of the truck.
incredible
(so extraordinary as to be hard to believe; implausible) He did an incredible job of leading the organization, taking it from a mom-and-pop shop to a Fortune 500 company in a decade.
incredulous
(skeptical) Employees were incredulous when the CEO told them he earned a salary of only $42,000.
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Infer
(listener or reader infers) I infer from her email that she plans to leave immediately.
imply
(speaker or writer implies) When he talks to each client, he implies that he is customizing his service.
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ingenious
(clever, skillful) Dillon can be an ingenious copywriter, selling high-ticket items over the Internet to prospects who have no connection to our company.
ingenuous
(frank, open, naïve) As a manager, Gertrude seems very ingenuous about announcing bad news.
disingenuous
(insincere, calculating, conniving) Horatio has a disingenuous manner that has negatively affected our culture.
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instance
(an example) Do you know of an instance where harassment has happened?
instants
(periods of time) Filing correctly just takes a couple of instants.
inter
(prefix meaning between) She plays on an intercity league; next week, her Dallas team plays Houston.
intra
(prefix meaning within): He plays on an intramural soccer team.
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its
(possessive pronoun showing ownership) Its sales force is growing.
it's
(contraction of it is) It’s a growing problem in our company.
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lead
(verb—to be out in front of; noun—position in front; slang for a clue or a tip; marking substance in a pencil; a chemical element) Verb: He leads his team with his charismatic personality. Noun: Paint containers now carry warnings about dangerous levels of lead poisoning.
led
(verb––past tense of to lead) He led me to the source yesterday.
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leased
(verb––to pay money for rights) They leased mineral rights on our land.
least
(adjective––the smallest) Kilpatrick shares the least information of all the accountants.
let
(to permit) The company has agreed to let us leave early today.
leave
(to go away) He will leave the company at the end of the month.
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lie
(verb—to tell a falsehood [lie, lied, lied] I never lie; I always tell the truth.
(verb—to recline [lie, lay, lay, lain] I lie down by 10 pm but rarely go to sleep that early.
(noun—a falsehood [lie, lied, lied]) He told a lie when he said he was the author of that report.
lay
(verb—past tense of to lie meaning to recline) I lay down yesterday.
(verb—present tense of to lay meaning to place [lay, laid, laid]) I lay my badge on my desk every morning when I arrive at work so I won’t forget it when I go out for lunch.
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liable
(adjective––responsible for consequences) She is liable for the damages.
likely
(adverb––probable or probably) The company will likely declare bankruptcy.
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loan
(noun––something lent or borrowed) He asked the bank for a loan.
lone
(adjective––solitary) He is the lone engineer on the project.
lose
(verb—to fail to win, gain, or obtain) I hate to lose a contract.
loose
(adjective—unattached) The wheel came loose from the car.
loss
(noun—that which is ruined, destroyed, or diminished) They suffered an $80 million loss last year after they lost Stemline as a client.
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mantel
(shelf over fireplace) Hang the painting over the mantel.
mantle
(a sleeveless coat) He flung his mantle off and began to run.
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marshal
(noun––an official) My boss served as grand marshal of the parade.
martial
(adjective––military) Karate is a martial art.
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may
(shows possibility) Bill may accept the job if he receives an offer.
might
(shows stronger uncertainty than may) Bill might accept the job if he could persuade them to double the salary.
maze
(labyrinth) This long corridor to the cafeteria seems like a maze.
maize
(type of corn) They feed maize to their livestock.
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one
(adjective or pronoun––the number) adjective: He prefers dealing with only one supplier on the contract. pronoun: The couple has been looking at houses, and they hope to find one they can afford.
won
(past tense of to win) Bilton won the contract.
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only
(alone in its class) They are our only wholesaler in the state.
one of the only
(illogical; use one of the few that/who) Correct: Sal is one of the few sales managers who has had no prior sales experience.
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over
(preposition––location or physical condition) The roof over the lobby is leaking.
more than
(adjective––applies to a number) He has more than thirty credits toward an advanced degree.
pail
(noun––bucket) The janitorial staff placed a pail in the hallway to catch the leak.
pale
(adjective––lacking color) The patient looked pale for weeks after her illness.
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pain
(noun––suffering) Spike appears to be in pain.
pane
(noun––section of window, door, or cabinet) Clean these panes.
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pare
(verb––to reduce) Pare these gift ideas to no more than three per child.
pair
(noun––couple; verb—to group in two’s) noun: We need a couple of people to volunteer for the assignment. verb: Pair your staff members so that a more experienced manager can mentor a new manager in each region.
pear
(noun––fruit) He has a pear tree in his yard.
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patience
(willingness to bear annoyance, irritation, or provocation without complaint) I appreciate the patience of those who work in our Technical Support Center when I call with difficult questions.
patients
(people undergoing medical treatment) The doctor’s patients waited impatiently for him to finish his unexpected surgery.
passed
(verb––past tense of to pass) We passed the accident site.
past
(noun––period of time before the present [never a verb]) In the past, we have been unsuccessful with that sales approach.
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peace
(without turmoil) The country has been at peace for a decade.
piece
(a portion of) The couple wanted a piece of land to call their own.
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peal
(noun––ringing of bells, loud sounds such as thunder, claps, applause; verb––to sound loudly) Verb: The citizens heard the bells peal throughout the land. Noun: Peals of laughter came from upstairs.
peel
(noun––outside covering; verb––to cut away the covering) noun: Feel free to eat the orange peel. verb: They should peel away the façade to discover the cold, calculating liar.
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peer
(noun––an equal; verb––to look) Noun: He’s nervous in front of peers. Verb: Peer into his eyes, and you’ll likely see his sincerity.
pier
(noun––dock for ships or fishing) Let’s walk around the pier at daylight.
penultimate
(next to last) Margie has a tiny part in the penultimate scene of the play.
ultimate
(last, connoting superiority) The donation of his life savings was the ultimate sacrifice.
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personal
(adjective—relating to private matters) He never discusses personal issues like his marriage or family finances at work.
personnel
(noun—employees working at an organization) All personnel must be out of the building during weekend hours.
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perspective
(viewpoint) What is your perspective on the upcoming election?
prospective
(likely to become; expected) Bernadette is the prospective CEO.
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persecute
(to oppress) During his administration, he persecuted those who did not agree with him.
prosecute
(to bring legal charges against) The district attorney plans to prosecute her for the fraudulent loan.
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peruse
(to study carefully or read leisurely with great attention to detail) I will peruse the training manual over the weekend when I have more time.
read
(to understand, to utter, to have knowledge of) I read his email quickly before I left the office.
plain
(adjective—simple, ordinary; noun—level, treeless countryside) adjective: The wedding couple wants a plain inexpensive ceremony. noun: The Panhandle of Oklahoma is nothing but rolling plains.
plane
(noun—an airplane, a tool; verb—to level) noun: Trisha owns her own plane. verb: He tried to plane the cornice board to hang the drapes.
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pore
(noun––tiny skin opening) Be careful about clogging your pores with oils and lotions.
pour
(verb––to flow in a stream) Don’t pour hot coffee into that plastic cup.
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practical
(useful or workable as opposed to theoretical) As a speaker, she always provides very practical ideas for attendees.
practicable
(possible or feasible) Of all the hare-brained solutions proposed around here, your solution could actually be practicable.
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precede
(to go before) Chapter 2 precedes Chapter 3.
proceed
(to move ahead) Let's proceed with the plan immediately.
presently
(adverb––has two meanings: “in a short while” and “currently”; be precise when the context makes this word ambiguous) The company name is presently Universal Temco, but it will be changed soon.
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principal
(adjective—chief, primary; noun—one who has control) Adjective: Our principal product is running shoes. Noun: Trudy Trott is a principal in our accounting firm.
principle
(noun––a rule or guideline) Our organization operates by this general principle: Customers are reasonable.
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quiet
(adjective—without noise or disturbance) The engine is quiet.
quite
(adverb—completely, positively, rather) I’m quite confident that I’ll retire next year.
quit
(verb—to stop) He quit his job last week.
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rapped
(verb––to knock on) The neighbor rapped on the door at midnight.
rapt
(adjective––enthralled, enraptured) The audience sat in rapt attention.
wrapped
(verb––covered) The awards were wrapped and left on the platform.
real
(adjective––genuine) He showed real interest in the issue.
reel
(verb––to stagger; noun––ring to hold tape, rope, ribbon) verb: He reeled from the weight of the box on his shoulder. noun: The twine came off the reel when my assistant tugged on it.
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red
(adjective––color) Sylvester wears red shirts often.
read
(verb—both present and past tense of to read.) I read email every day. In fact, I read more than 300 emails yesterday.
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regardless
(preposition––without regard for or attention to) Regardless of what the invitation says about attire, Dilbert always shows up at these events in jeans.
irregardless
(incorrect usage, not a word)
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set
(verb––to place) He set the A-V equipment up the day before our meeting.
sit
(verb––to rest your weight on a chair or stool) Pat likes to sit at the end of the conference table.
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speak to
(to tell; to greet) The boss rarely speaks to workers when he walks through the plant.
speak with
(to discuss) The boss asked to speak with you later today about the shipping schedules.
stationary
(adjective––immobile) The break room has several stationary bikes for employee use.
stationery
(noun––writing material) Personalize your stationery to send thank-you notes.
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steal
(verb––to take dishonestly) He has been arrested for stealing credit cards.
steel
(noun––iron alloyed with carbon) The cabinet is made of steel.
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straight
(adjective––direct, not curved) The chairperson would not give me a straight answer.
strait
(noun––narrow waterway) The cruise ship traveled through the strait in record time.
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take
(carrying an item away from the speaker) Please take my deposits with you when you leave to go to the bank today.
bring
(carrying an item toward the speaker) Would you bring me an extra handout from the session you attend today?
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teach
(to instruct) All managers are required to spend two days each year in the classroom to teach their respective areas of expertise.
learn
(to gain knowledge or understanding) I learn something new each day.
tenant
(one who rents property) He is a tenant in this apartment building.
tenet
(a rule or principle) His tenet of leadership is this: You aren’t a leader if you don’t have followers.
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than
(conjunction that compares––used to link words, phrases, or clauses) He knows more than I do.)
then
(adverb—tells when) He bought a new Mercedes on Monday, and then wrecked it the next day.
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their
(pronoun––shows ownership) Their house burned in the California fires.
there
(adverb––tells where; an expletive––no literal meaning) Adverb: Idalou works there in that tall building. Expletive: There was a problem in calculating paychecks in our office.
they're
(pronoun––contraction of they are) They’re preparing for the upcoming merger.
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threw
(verb—past tense of to throw) He threw the case out of court.
through
(preposition—by, because of, from beginning to end) Please read through the report.
thru
(nonstandard spelling, meaning through)
thorough
(adjective—complete, comprehensive) Please give this report your thorough attention.
two
(adjective––a number) She has two administrative assistants.
too
(adverb––also, in addition) He enjoys sports, and he loves travel, too.
to
(preposition) She walked to the bridge.
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unless
(preposition or conjunction connecting two clauses) He can't resign unless I say so. (Note: Without would be incorrect in this sentence.)
without
(preposition––cannot connect clauses) He left without permission.
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waver
(noun––relinquishment of a right or privilege; a formal document that relinquishes a right or claim) He signed a waiver, giving up all rights to the inheritance his father left him in his will.
waiver
(verb––to falter or be indecisive; to quiver, tremble, flicker) Even though the company stopped the discriminatory practice, he did not waver in his determination to find another job.
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wares
(noun––things for sale) City ordinances prohibit people from selling their wares on the street.
wears
(verb––to be clothed in) She wears outlandish clothes to the office.
weather
(noun––atmospheric condition; verb—to discolor, to disintegrate, to change or bear up under danger or change) Noun: The weather forecast includes snow for today. Verb: She weathered several setbacks at her last job: a merger, a layoff, and a product recall.
whether
(conjunction––if) He didn’t know whether the project would last six months.
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who's
(contraction of who is) Who’s bidding on the project?
whose
(shows ownership) Whose report was turned in Friday?
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your
(pronoun––shows ownership) Do you have your portfolio with you?
you're
(pronoun––contraction of you are) You’re in the throes of an important decision.
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