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ideally - correct spelling

ideally - adverb  Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He was ideally suited for the task....

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8 years ago

idiosyncrasy - correct spelling

idiosyncrasy - noun  Example: His idiosyncrasy of stacking his coins by denomination irritated his roommate....

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8 years ago

ignorance - correct spelling

ignorance - noun  Example: She tried to mask her ignorance at the meeting of scientists....

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8 years ago

imaginary - correct spelling

imaginary - adjective  Example: Even his imaginary friends wouldn’t play with him....

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8 years ago

imbecile - correct spelling

imbecile - noun  Example: Homer Simpson often acts like an imbecile....

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imitate - correct spelling

imitate - verb  Example: He often tried to imitate his younger brother....

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imitation - correct spelling

imitation - noun  Example: Imitation is the highest form of flattery....

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8 years ago

immediately - correct spelling

immediately - adverb  Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: The hospital must page the doctor immediately....

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8 years ago

immigrant - correct spelling

immigrant - noun  Grammar.com's section on Problem Words discusses immigrate and emigrate. Click here for that discussion.Example: The immigrant came to this country in search of the American dream....

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8 years ago

implement - correct spelling

implement - verb and noun  Example: Congress failed to implement the new program to improve the schools. verbExample: The electric screwdriver is the most useful implement in his toolbox. noun...

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inadvertent - correct spelling

inadvertent - adjective  Not inadvertant.Example: Though his mistake was inadvertent, it was also costly....

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incidental - correct spelling

incidental - adjective and noun (often plural)  Example: Though the contact was incidental, he was arrested for battery. adjectiveExample: We paid for the office supplies and other incidentals. noun...

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8 years ago

incidentally - correct spelling

incidentally - adverb  Not incidently.Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: They met incidentally at the convention a year before their marriage....

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8 years ago

increase - correct spelling

increase - verb and noun  Example: These additional sales will increase the company’s profits. verbExample: The city saw a disturbing increase in violent crime. noun...

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incredible - correct spelling

incredible - adjective  Example: His incredible alibi failed to convince the police....

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8 years ago

independence - correct spelling

independence - noun  Example: During college, she relished her independence from her parents....

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8 years ago

independent - correct spelling

independent - adjective  Example: The independent prosecutor will investigate the allegations....

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indicted - correct spelling

indicted - verb (past tense and past participle of the verb indict)  Example: The grand jury indicted the corporate official for criminal fraud....

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indispensable - correct spelling

indispensable - adjective  Not indispensible.Example: His putter was the indispensable club in his golf bag....

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8 years ago

inevitable - correct spelling

inevitable - adjective  Example: With his hard work, his success became inevitable....

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8 years ago

influence - correct spelling

influence - noun and verb  Example: The minister exerted undue influence on the parishioner to make her change her will. nounExample: Voter turnout will influence the election results. verb...

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influential - correct spelling

influential - adjective  Example: She is an influential lawmaker in the state legislature....

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information - correct spelling

information - noun  Example: The attachment to the email provided the information we needed....

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8 years ago

ingenious - correct spelling

ingenious - adjective  Not ingenius. Not ingenuous.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses ingenuous and ingenious. Click here for that discussion.See genius.Example: Her ingenious invention will save many lives....

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8 years ago

ingenuous - correct spelling

ingenuous - adjective  Not ingenious.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses ingenuous and ingenious. Click here for that discussion.Example: The thief’s ingenuous smile belied his true intentions....

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8 years ago

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