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twelve - correct spelling

noun and adjectiveExample: We ordered twelve. nounExample: The twelve men influenced the rest of history. adjective...

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8 years ago

tyranny - correct spelling

nounExample: "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." —Thomas Jefferson....

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8 years ago

ukulele - correct spelling

nounNot ukelele.Example: The little girl plucked her ukulele as she walked in the rain....

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8 years ago

unanimous - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: The vote was unanimous....

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8 years ago

undoubtedly - correct spelling

adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: She will undoubtedly accept the appointment....

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8 years ago

unforgettable - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: “Unforgettable, that’s what you are Unforgettable, though near or far.” —Irving Gordon —Nat King Cole...

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8 years ago

unique - correct spelling

adjectiveIn the Parts of Speech section, Grammar.com discusses the proper use of unique. Click here for that discussion.Example: Her unique voice was unforgettable....

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8 years ago

unnecessary - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: She bought too many unnecessary appliances....

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8 years ago

until - correct spelling

subordinating conjunction and prepositionExample: He waited until the guests had left. subordinating conjunctionExample: We worked until dawn. preposition...

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8 years ago

usable - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: He fixed the computer and made it usable once again....

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usage - correct spelling

nounExample: The dictionary shows the proper usage of a word....

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useful - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: He was a useful addition to the team....

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usual - correct spelling

adjective and nounExample: He deviated from his usual route. adjectiveExample: He ordered the usual. noun...

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8 years ago

usually - correct spelling

adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: We usually agree with him, but not this time....

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8 years ago

utilization - correct spelling

nounExample: His utilization of computer equipment increased his productivity....

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8 years ago

vacuum - correct spelling

noun, adjective, and verbExample: The vacuum of space was a mystery to us. nounExample: He used the vacuum cleaner on his floors. adjectiveExample: He doesn’t want to vacuum his car. verb...

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8 years ago

valley - correct spelling

nounExample: The soldier sat on the side of the mountain and looked at the valley below....

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8 years ago

valuable - correct spelling

adjective and noun (often plural)Example: He gave us some valuable advice. adjectiveExample: She stored her valuables in the safe. noun...

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8 years ago

variety - correct spelling

nounExample: The restaurant offered a variety of food....

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8 years ago

vegetable - correct spelling

noun and adjectiveExample: He ate only one vegetable each day. nounExample: She prefers vegetable soup. adjective...

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8 years ago

vein - correct spelling

noun and verbExample: The nurse finally found a vein for the IV. nounExample: New houses will soon vein the countryside. verb...

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8 years ago

vengeance - correct spelling

nounExample: The father of the missing child wanted vengeance....

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8 years ago

versatile - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: His versatile abilities enabled him to perform many duties....

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8 years ago

vicinity - correct spelling

nounNot vacinity.Example: He lives in the vicinity of the nation’s capital....

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8 years ago

vicious - correct spelling

adjectiveExample: This vicious crime outraged the community....

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8 years ago

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