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    Word Trippers 2nd Edition: Your Ultimate Source for Choosing the Perfect Word When It Really Matters
    Word Trippers 2nd Edition: Your Ultimate Source for Choosing the Perfect Word When It Really Matters
    Word Trippers 2nd Edition: Your Ultimate Source for Choosing the Perfect Word When It Really Matters
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    Word Trippers 2nd Edition: Your Ultimate Source for Choosing the Perfect Word When It Really Matters

    By Barbara McNichol

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    Now in its 2nd edition, this fresh word choice guide features 390+ pesky pairings whose meanings are conveyed at a glance (or is it a glimpse?). It lets you quickly answer questions such as:
    * Should you use "fewer" or "less" when counting things?
    * When is "that" used instead of "which" in a sentence?
    * Can "famous" and "notorious" be interchanged?
    * Do "convince" and "persuade" mean the same thing?

    With this reference at hand, you won't ever embarrass yourself or confuse your readers again. So don't waste (or is it waist?) time wondering which word is best. Word Trippers makes it easy to choose the perfect word when it really matters!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereBookIt.com
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9781939614223
    Word Trippers 2nd Edition: Your Ultimate Source for Choosing the Perfect Word When It Really Matters

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      Word Trippers 2nd Edition - Barbara McNichol

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      Ability, capability – Ability refers to skill while capability means aptitude. "After years of practice, he has the ability to play the piano. He also has the capability to learn more instruments."

      Abstruse, obscure – Abstruse means difficult to comprehend for those with ordinary understanding. Obscure means deficient in light; far from centers of human population; out of sight, hidden, inconspicuous; vague or ambiguous. "The professor’s lectures were so abstruse that students often felt lost, especially when he used obscure terms."

      Accede, secede – Accede means to agree or assent; to give in to a request, to become a party to an agreement, treaty, office, or rank. Secede is to formally withdraw from an organization or alliance. "After much heartache and debate, the president acceded to the demands of the members who threatened to secede from the organization."

      Acquiescent, quiescent – Acquiescent describes a person who is compliant and goes along without protest while quiescent characterizes a temporary state of inactivity. "After his operation, the patient was acquiescent in following the doctor’s orders to remain quiescent at home."

      Adept, proficient – Adept suggests an innate ability combined with a learned skill. Proficient describes ability that comes primarily from training and practice. "She encouraged her brother to become proficient at playing basketball, but he could never be as adept an athlete as she is."

      Ado, adieu – Ado means bustle, fuss, trouble, while adieu expresses farewell. "There can be much ado about saying adieu when a loved one goes away."

      Adopt, adapt – Adopt means to take as one’s own (e.g., someone else’s child), to choose (e.g., a lifestyle), or to formally accept (e.g., a position or principle). Adapt is to adjust to various conditions. "When you adopt a young girl, make it easy for her to adapt to your living environment."

      Advice, advise – Advice is a noun; advise is a verb. "The advice you receive is only as good as the people who advise you. To remember the difference, think of the word ice," which is a thing (a noun) and not an action (a verb).

      Affect, effect – Affect is a verb meaning to change or influence. "Your quick action affects (influences) the outcome. Affect is also a noun to mean feeling, emotion, or emotional response. During his grief process, my client displayed an uncharacteristically flat affect. Effect is a verb meaning to bring about, to cause. You can effect (bring about) change easily. Effect is also a noun meaning result or outcome. The story has a desired effect."

      Pronunciation: Affect as a verb has the accent on the second syllable (uh-FECT); affect as a noun places the accent on the first syllable (A-fect) with the a sounding like the vowel in act. Using effect as a verb or noun, the accent is on the second syllable (eh-FECT or ee-FECT).

      Affinity, infinity – An affinity is a natural attraction to something, a relationship by marriage, or an inherent likeness. Infinity refers to space, time, or quantity without bounds; an indefinitely large amount. "The affinity between the Air Force and NASA is evidenced by the number of astronauts who used to be pilots before leaving the skies for the infinity of space."

      Affirm, confirm – Affirm means to declare positively or firmly, to assert as true or factual, while confirm means to verify, make firmer, strengthen, support or establish validity. "Working on the campaign helped confirm my intention to go into politics," he affirmed in his announcement speech.

      Aisle, isle – An aisle is a passageway between rows of seats, shelving or columns. An isle is an island, especially a small one. "She walked the aisles of the bookstore until she found a calendar with photos of tropical isles."

      Allay, ally – Allay means to relieve or reduce the intensity of something. Ally (as a verb) means to place in a friendly association or supportive role. Ally (as a noun) is a person in that association or role. "She can allay your fears by getting the president to ally with your cause and become an ally."

      Alley, ally – An alley is a narrow passageway, walk, or back street between rows of buildings or in a garden; a lane or building for bowling. To ally is to form an alliance, association, or union with someone for a common purpose; an ally is the person or group with whom that connection is made; a plant or animal linked to another by genetic or evolutionary relationship. "Captain Heroic prowled the city’s dark alleys with his superhero allies, saving innocents from evildoers."

      Already, all ready – Already is an adverb meaning previously or by this time, and refers to an action. "It’s already too late to go. All ready is an adjective phrase meaning completely prepared. She’s all ready to go."

      Alter, altar – Alter means to change or modify. Altar is a structure at which religious and sacrificial rites are performed. "The new deacon was asked to alter the altar at the church."

      Alteration, altercation – An alteration is a change or modification to something, an adjustment. An altercation is a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or quarrel. "The altercation between the two players created the need for an alteration in schedules."

      Alternate, alternative – Alternate as a verb means to interchange repeatedly and regularly, or to do one thing after another in turn—e.g., to switch between walking and jogging. As an adjective, it means being in a constant state of succession or rotation. "When getting fit for sports, I alternate my daily workouts between lifting weights and running; this combination is the best alternative for me among a dozen possibilities."

      Altogether, all together – The adverb altogether means entirely, completely, utterly. "That commute was alto-gether long and boring. The adjective phrase all together refers to a combination or group. Those new factors taken all together reveal a different conclusion."

      Allude, elude – To allude means to refer to casually or indirectly. To elude means to avoid or escape by cleverness or speed; to escape the comprehension of. May the force be with you, the boy said to his friend, alluding to Star Wars, as they split up to better their chances of eluding the bully chasing them."

      Ambiguous vs. ambivalent – Ambiguous means open to, or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal. Ambivalent refers to conflicting thoughts or mixed feelings about someone or something; having difficulty choosing between two (or more) options. "I was ambivalent about the ambiguous answer I got to my question."

      Amiable, amicable – Amiable refers to a person’s pleasant, social, agreeable qualities; amicable describes something showing goodwill and friendliness. "The mediator’s

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