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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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corporal - correct spelling

corporal adjective and nounExample: The candidate approved of corporal punishment. adjectiveExample: The crowd stood by and ignored the corporal suffering of the victim. adjectiveExample: He served with distinction as a lance corporal in the U.S. Mar...

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correlate - correct spelling

correlate verb, noun, and adjectiveExample: The accountant tried to correlate income and expenses. verbExample: Bad weather was a correlate of the low attendance. nounExample: Dishonesty and tardiness were correlate factors in his dismissal. adjectiv...

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correspondence - correct spelling

correspondence nounExample: Our correspondence over the years has kept us informed....

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corroborate - correct spelling

corroborate verbExample: The administrator will corroborate the testimony of the teacher....

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cough - correct spelling

cough noun and verbExample: His racking cough disrupted the meeting. nounExample: The smoker will cough throughout the night. verb...

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could - correct spelling

could auxiliary verbNote: Though most auxiliary verbs do not exhibit tense, the word could serves as a past tense of the auxiliary verb can.Example: She could not understand why the company refused her request....

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council - correct spelling

council nounNot counsel.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses council and counsel. Click here for that discussion.Example: The city council allowed the demolition of the building....

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counsel - correct spelling

counsel noun and verbNot council.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses council and counsel. Click here for that discussion.Example: Please heed his advice and counsel. nounExample: He serves as counsel at the law firm. nounExample: The a...

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counselor - correct spelling

counselor nounExample: Her guidance counselor suggested that she try out for band....

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courage - correct spelling

courage nounExample: The final-exam question was simply “Define courage.” After a minute, the student handed in his two-word answer: “This is.”...

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courageous - correct spelling

courageous adjectiveExample: His courageous actions on the battlefield earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor....

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course - correct spelling

course noun and verbNot coarse.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses coarse and course. Click here for that discussion.Example: He suggested a different course of action. nounExample: The student attended the course on effective writing....

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courteous - correct spelling

courteous adjectiveExample: The courteous waiter received a huge tip from the generous diners....

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courtesy - correct spelling

courtesy nounExample: We offer this service as a courtesy to our customers....

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criticism - correct spelling

criticism nounExample: He does not respond well to criticism, no matter how justified....

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criticize - correct spelling

criticize verbExample: The teacher will criticize your work and suggest ways to improve....

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crystal - correct spelling

crystal noun and adjectiveExample: He served the pinot noir in his finest crystal. nounExample: He impressed us with the crystal clarity of his reasoning. adjective...

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