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device - correct spelling

device nounNot devise.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses device and devise. Click here for that discussion.Example: The electronic device with all the gadgets intrigued the children....

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devise - correct spelling

devise verbNot device.Grammar.com’s Section on Problem Words discusses device and devise. Click here for that discussion.Example: We must devise a new plan to overcome these problems....

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8 years ago

dictator - correct spelling

dictator nounExample: The Korean dictator apologized for his nuclear tests....

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dictionary - correct spelling

dictionary nounExample: She consulted the dictionary to find the meaning of the word dictionary....

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8 years ago

died - correct spelling

died verb (past tense and past participle of the verb die)Not dyed.Example: The mayor died on Monday after a long illness....

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difference - correct spelling

difference nounExample: There’s a big difference between the two candidates’ views on taxes....

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different - correct spelling

different adjectiveGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses different from vs. different than. Click here for that discussion.Example: We took a different route to see some new scenery....

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dilemma - correct spelling

dilemma nounExample: She found herself on the horns of a dilemma.** “The original dilemma in rhetoric was a device by which you presented your opponent with two alternatives; it didn’t matter which one he chose to respond to—either way he lost ...

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dining - correct spelling

dining verb (present participle of the verb dine)Example: He was dining with friends when he heard the news....

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dinner - correct spelling

dinner nounExample: She came to our house for dinner....

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direction - correct spelling

direction nounExample: The ship sailed in a northern direction.Example: Parents must provide the proper direction for their children....

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disappear - correct spelling

disappear verbExample: The magician made his assistant disappear....

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disappearance - correct spelling

disappearance nounExample: Since her disappearance, the company lost its purpose and energy....

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disappoint - correct spelling

disappoint verbExample: These earnings will disappoint the shareholders....

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disappointment - correct spelling

disappointment nounExample: The loss was a major disappointment to his supporters....

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disapproval - correct spelling

disapproval nounExample: Her disapproval of his behavior was immediately apparent....

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disapprove - correct spelling

disapprove verbExample: The bank will disapprove the loan application. transitive verbExample: The father disapproved of his son’s behavior. intransitive verb...

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disastrous - correct spelling

disastrous adjectiveExample: The financial results were disastrous, and the stock price plummeted....

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discipline - correct spelling

discipline noun and verbExample: The young mother will provide gentle discipline for her child. nounExample: The young mother will gently discipline her child. verb...

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discover - correct spelling

discover verbExample: After we discover the culprit, we can alert the police....

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discriminate - correct spelling

discriminate verb and adjectiveExample: The laws must not discriminate against people because of their race. verbExample: The discriminate art connoisseur preferred the works of Michelangelo. adjective...

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disease - correct spelling

disease nounExample: His disease interfered with his work....

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dispensable - correct spelling

dispensable adjectiveExample: Unfortunately, she was dispensable and lost her job last year....

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8 years ago

dissatisfied - correct spelling

dissatisfied adjective and verb (past tense and past participle of the verb dissatisfy)Example: She gave him a dissatisfied look. adjectiveExample: The movie was boring and dissatisfied the audience. verb...

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dissection - correct spelling

dissection nounExample: The students performed a dissection of the poor frog....

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8 years ago

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    Choose the sentence with correct use of the possessive apostrophe:
    A Hes going to his friend's house.
    B Theyre planning to leave in an hour's time.
    C The dog's leash is in the car.
    D Its a beautiful day.