Commonly misspelled words
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condemn |
The judge had to condemn the man to a life sentence.
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definite |
Is it definite that Jim is coming?
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guidance |
Jane is a marriage guidance counsellor.
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possess |
Do you possess a football?
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restaurant |
The food served at the restaurant was very undesirable.
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success |
She was a great success as a rock singer.
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fortunately |
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manufacturer |
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tragedy |
Her sudden death was a great tragedy.
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disappoint |
As long as you try your best you won't disappoint me.
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guarantee |
My new laptop has a three year guarantee.
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parliament |
She's standing for election to Parliament.
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permanent |
Temporary is the opposite of permanent.
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committee |
The committee meet today.
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immediately |
The troop of soldiers were told to cease fire immediately.
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embarrass |
Sorry to embarrass you.
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financial |
Protect your financial information.
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occurred |
A scene in a story that occurred before the present time in the story.
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pamphlet |
The shop gave out a small pamphlet about its price cuts.
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receive |
Did you receive my last letter?
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