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defendant - correct spelling

defendant nounExample: The defendant refused to testify, pleading his rights under the Fifth Amendment. noun...

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8 years ago

deferred - correct spelling

deferred verb (past tense and past participle of the verb defer) and adjectiveExample: We deferred to him because of his experience in the business. verbExample: The company deferred payment to the next fiscal quarter. verbExample: This item appears ...

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8 years ago

definite - correct spelling

definite adjectiveNot definate.Note: The adjectives definite and definitive both describe something precisely defined or explicitly set forth. The word definitive, however, refers to something serving as a standard. The definitive decision of the cou...

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8 years ago

definitely - correct spelling

The word "definitely" is one that is often misspelled, but it is essential to learn how to spell it correctly to avoid errors in written communication. The correct spelling of "definitely" is often confused with similar-sounding words such as "defian...

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8 years ago

definition - correct spelling

definition nounExample: His definition of the word profit confused the shareholders.Example: In the rain, the scene lost its definition....

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8 years ago

definitive - correct spelling

definitive adjectiveNote: The adjectives definite and definitive both describe something precisely defined or explicitly set forth. The word definitive, however, refers to something serving as a standard. The definitive decision of the court is a fin...

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8 years ago

delicious - correct spelling

delicious adjectiveExample: The child munched on the delicious apple....

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8 years ago

dependent - correct spelling

dependent adjective and nounExample: Our success is dependent on our willingness to work. adjectiveExample: He learned all about the dependent clause. adjectiveExample: She claimed one dependent on her tax returns. noun...

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8 years ago

deposit - correct spelling

deposit noun and verbExample: She put the bank deposit in an envelope. nounExample: She must deposit the funds in her bank account. verb...

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8 years ago

derelict - correct spelling

derelict adjective and nounExample: We saw a derelict ship off the coast of North   Carolina. adjectiveExample: The derelict sat on the street corner and begged for spare change. noun...

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8 years ago

descend - correct spelling

descend verbExample: The jet was finally able to descend and land safely....

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8 years ago

descent - correct spelling

descent nounNot decent.Example: The bumpy descent of the plane unsettled the passengers.Example: She was proud of her Korean descent....

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8 years ago

describe - correct spelling

describe verbExample: He tried to describe the beauty of the sunset and the Florida palms....

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8 years ago

description - correct spelling

description nounExample: The description of the house attracted the young couple....

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8 years ago

desert - correct spelling

desert noun, adjective, and verbNot dessert.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses desert and dessert. Click here for that discussion.Example: He disappeared in the hot, sandy desert and was never seen again. nounExample: She wore a deser...

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8 years ago

desiccate - correct spelling

desiccate verbExample: The burning sun will desiccate the new plants in her garden....

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8 years ago

desirable - correct spelling

desirable adjectiveExample: The company found a desirable location for its new store....

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8 years ago

despair - correct spelling

despair noun and verbExample: The irresponsible young boy was the despair of his parents and friends. nounExample: In deep depression, she sank into utter despair. nounExample: The flood caused us to despair of any hope of recovery. verb...

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8 years ago

desperate - correct spelling

desperate adjectiveExample: The desperate criminal tried to take a hostage....

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8 years ago

dessert - correct spelling

dessert nounNot desert.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses desert and dessert. Click here for that discussion.Example: She enjoyed a piece of cake for dessert....

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8 years ago

destruction - correct spelling

destruction nounExample: The hurricane left the city in a state of total destruction.Example: “We’re on the eve of destruction.” —Barry McGuire....

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8 years ago

determine - correct spelling

determine verbExample: We must determine how the accountant stole our inheritance....

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8 years ago

deterrence - correct spelling

deterrence nounExample: The theory of deterrence doesn't work very well with career criminals....

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8 years ago

develop - correct spelling

develop verbNot develope.Example: The real-estate company planned to develop the property with large, unsightly houses....

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8 years ago

development - correct spelling

development nounNot developement.Example: The rising price of gold was a discouraging development for the value of the dollar.Example: The new housing development was strewn with huge houses....

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8 years ago

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