Today we will look at two more words that are often confused they are CANVAS and CANVASS
CANVAS Means: a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.
CANVASS Means: the act of process of soliciting votes.
I hope you now have a better understanding of these two words!
Today we will look at two more words that are often confused, the are: STATIONARY and STATIONERY
Stationary means: something that is motionless, not moving
Stationery means: writing or other office materials
Tomorrow we will look at two more easily confused words.
There are some words that sound so much alike but have different meaning. Sometimes these words can be confusing and are used in the wrong manner. In this post I will discuss two of those words.
COMPLIMENT and COMPLEMENT
While these two words sound the same their meanings are different.
COMPLIMENT: is a polite expression of praise or admiration. For example “I love you hair it looks wonderful.”
COMPLEMENT: means to add something in a way that enhances it or make it seem perfect. For example “Her jacket complements her dress. It adds a touch of elegance.
I hope you are no longer confused about these two words. Stay tuned for more confusing words.
Today’s word: CURMUDGEON
PRONUNCIATION: cru-mudg-eon
MEANING: A bad-tempered person, especially an old one
SYNONYMS: sourpuss, sorehead, grouchy, irritable
Today’s word is: JARGON
PRONUNCIATION: jar-gon
MEANING: special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
SYNONYMS: slang, idiom, gibberish, mumbo jumbo
Today’s word is: MALAISE
Pronounced: ma-laise
Meaning: A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
Synonyms: melancholy, anxiety, depression, disquiet
Stayed tuned tomorrow for another word in Vocabulary Corner
Today’s word is: COMMISERATION
Pronunciation: com-mis-er-a-tion
Meaning: Sympathy and sorrow for the misfortune of others
Synonyms: sympathy, pity, consolation, comfort
Stayed tuned tomorrow for another word in Vocabulary Corner
Today’s word is: COCKSURE
Pronunciation: cock-sure
Meaning: presumptuously or arrogantly confident.
Synonyms: arrogant, conceited, patronizing, haughty
Today’s word is: CIRCUMLOCUTION
Pronunciation: cir-cum-lo-cu-tion
Meaning: The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.
Synonyms: redundancy, repetition, indirectness, verbiage
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