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condition - correct spelling

conditionnoun and verbExample: The contract contained a condition allowing us to escape liability. nounExample: His exercise will condition himself to the cold. verb...

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conference - correct spelling

conferencenounExample: The politician called a news conference.Example: The professor and students held a conference to review the course materials....

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confident - correct spelling

confidentadjectiveExample: Her confident demeanor belied her lack of preparation....

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congratulate - correct spelling

congratulateverbSee congratulations.Example: We congratulate you on your success....

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congratulations - correct spelling

congratulationsnounSee congratulate.Example: We offer you our warmest congratulations on your victory....

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connoisseur - correct spelling

connoisseurnounExample: The discriminate art connoisseur preferred the works of Michelangelo....

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conquer - correct spelling

conquerverbExample: The dictator wanted to conquer the world....

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conscience - correct spelling

consciencenounNot conscious.Example: The brutal dictator had no conscience and slaughtered thousands....

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conscientious - correct spelling

conscientiousadjectiveExample: His conscientious study paid off when he took the exam....

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conscious - correct spelling

consciousadjectiveNot conscience.Example: He was conscious of the criticism and sought to improve his work....

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consensus - correct spelling

consensusnounExample: We reached a consensus and agreed to launch the new product....

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consequence - correct spelling

consequence nounExample: A natural consequence of excessive drinking is deep depression....

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consequently - correct spelling

consequently adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: It rained for weeks, and consequently our well is full....

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considerable - correct spelling

considerable adjectiveExample: He invested considerable funds in the venture....

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consistency - correct spelling

consistency nounExample: His consistency in treating everyone equally reassured his staff....

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consistent - correct spelling

consistent adjectiveExample: The consistent work ethic of the CEO ensured the company’s success....

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continual - correct spelling

continual adjectiveNote: Many dictionaries advise writers to use continual when they mean “intermittent” and continuous when they mean “uninterrupted.” But the terms are used interchangeably in many forms of writing and speeches.Grammar.com...

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continuous - correct spelling

continuous adjectiveNote: Many dictionaries advise writers to use continual when they mean “intermittent” and continuous when they mean “uninterrupted.” But the terms are used interchangeably in many forms of writing and speeches.Grammar.com...

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controlled - correct spelling

controlled verb (past tense and past participle of the verb control) and adjectiveExample: She controlled her staff with discipline and incentives. verbExample: The dike ensured a controlled release of water. adjective...

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controversial - correct spelling

controversial adjectiveExample: The controversial speaker talked about conspiracies of the government....

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controversy - correct spelling

controversy nounExample: The controversy over accounting practices prompted the SEC to investigate....

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convenience - correct spelling

convenience nounExample: “It would be a convenience to all if these two pronouns [that and which] were used with precision.” —Strunk & White....

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convenient - correct spelling

convenient adjectiveExample: His wife supported his convenient alibi: He was in bed at the time of the shooting....

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conversation - correct spelling

conversation nounExample: We enjoyed our conversation on the front porch about matters of moment....

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coolly - correct spelling

coolly adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He coolly waited for his boss to finish the tirade....

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    A They finished the race sooner than us.
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