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encouraging - correct spelling

encouraging verb (present participle of the verb encourage) and adjectiveExample: She was encouraging her son to play basketball. verbExample: The oil strike was an encouraging development for the company. adjective...

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endeavor - correct spelling

endeavor noun and verbExample: His endeavor to become a doctor began in college. nounExample: We will endeavor to help our neighbors recover from their loss. verb...

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enemy - correct spelling

enemy nounExample: The new enemy was the powerful drug lords....

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engineer - correct spelling

engineer noun and verbExample: He worked as an electrical engineer for IBM. nounExample: They will try to engineer a repair of the bridge. verb...

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English - correct spelling

English proper noun and adjectiveExample: The English love their pubs. proper nounExample: You can study the English language at Grammar.com. adjective...

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enormous - correct spelling

enormous adjectiveGrammar.com's section on Problem Words discusses enormousness and enormity. Click here for that discussion.Example: The enormous burden on the taxpayers prompted a revolt....

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enough - correct spelling

enough adjective, adverb, pronoun, and interjectionExample: She has enough money to retire. adjectiveExample: We cooked the pork enough. adverbExample: We have enough, thank you. pronounExample: You’ve watched TV all day. Enough! interjection...

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entirely - correct spelling

entirely adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: We were entirely satisfied with the contractor’s work....

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entrance - correct spelling

entrance noun and verbExample: The new owners installed spotlights to shine on the entrance to their house. nounExample: Perhaps they thought they would entrance their neighbors. verb...

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entrepreneur - correct spelling

entrepreneur nounExample: The entrepreneur started many new businesses before one finally succeeded....

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envelop - correct spelling

envelop verbNot envelope (which is a noun).Example: He wanted to envelop her in his arms....

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envelope - correct spelling

envelope nounNot envelop (which is a verb).Example: He put the check in the envelope and mailed it to the bank....

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environment - correct spelling

environment nounExample: The exhaust from the huge trucks harms the environment....

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equipment - correct spelling

equipment nounExample: He bought all new computer equipment....

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equipped - correct spelling

equipped verb (past tense and past participle of the verb equip)Example: They equipped their boat with the latest safety devices....

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equivalent - correct spelling

equivalent adjective and nounExample: His new TV was equivalent to mine. adjectiveExample: His new TV was the equivalent of mine. noun...

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err - correct spelling

err verbExample: “To err is human, to forgive divine.” *Example: We will err on the side of caution.* Alexander Pope, Essay on Criticism....

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especially - correct spelling

especially adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He was especially angry at the local school officials....

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essential - correct spelling

essential adjective and nounExample: The ability to write is essential to your success. adjectiveExample: Focus on the essentials, not minutiae. noun...

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evening - correct spelling

evening nounExample: They sat on their front porch every evening....

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evident - correct spelling

evident adjectiveExample: His red face made his anger evident to all....

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ewe - correct spelling

ewe nounExample: My grandchildren love to look at the ewe and the baby lambs....

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exaggerate - correct spelling

exaggerate verbExample: He always seems to exaggerate his abilities and successes....

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exaggeration - correct spelling

exaggeration nounExample: The candidate’s promises were a complete exaggeration of the truth....

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examine - correct spelling

examine verbExample: The doctor planned to examine the patient carefully....

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7 years ago

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    A She speaks English more fluently than anyone in the class.
    B She dances more beautifully than him.
    C He finished the race quicker than the other athletes.
    D They reached the destination sooner than we.