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optimist - correct spelling

optimist - noun  Example: Always the optimist, the CEO predicted higher earnings....

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optimistic - correct spelling

optimistic - adjective  Example: We are optimistic about a favorable outcome....

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8 years ago

orchestra - correct spelling

orchestra - noun  Example: The orchestra performed works of Mozart....

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ordinarily - correct spelling

ordinarily - adverb  Grammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: She ordinarily walks to work....

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origin - correct spelling

origin - noun  Example: Darwin studied the origin of the species....

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original - correct spelling

original - adjective and noun  Example: The original work of art sold at auction. adjectiveExample: She owns an original. noun...

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oscillate - correct spelling

oscillate - verb  Example: The court tends to oscillate between conservative and liberal views....

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ought - correct spelling

ought - auxiliary verb (used with to)  Example: He ought to help his staff at night....

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ounce - correct spelling

ounce - noun  Example: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” —Benjamin Franklin....

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outrageous - correct spelling

outrageous - adjective  Example: His outrageous behavior offended everyone....

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overcoat - correct spelling

overcoat - noun  Example: Button up your overcoat, When the wind is free, Take good care of yourself, You belong to me! —DeSylva, Brown, and Henderson....

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overrun - correct spelling

overrun - verb and noun  Example: The looting hordes tried to overrun the country. verbExample: The publishing company printed an overrun of 10,000 copies. noun...

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paid - correct spelling

paid - verb (past tense and past participle of the verb pay)  Example: She paid him no attention.Example: He paid his student loan on time....

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pamphlet - correct spelling

pamphlet - noun  Example: The pamphlet described various mutual funds....

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panicky - correct spelling

panicky - adjective  Example: She became panicky when her car failed to start....

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8 years ago

parallel - correct spelling

parallel - adjective, noun, and verb  Example: They learned the art of parallel structure in Grammar.com’s eBook Developing a Powerful Writing Style. adjectiveExample: The parallel lines stretched to infinity. adjectiveExample: He is without p...

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8 years ago

parallelism - correct spelling

parallelism - noun  Example: They learned the art of parallelism in Grammar.com’s eBook Developing a Powerful Writing Style....

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8 years ago

parliament - correct spelling

parliament - noun (capitalized when referring to a particular parliament)  Example: He served with distinction in the English Parliament....

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particular - correct spelling

particular - adjective and noun  Example: His particular talent will strengthen the team. adjectiveExample: Please pay attention to this particular. noun...

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partner - correct spelling

partner - noun and verb  Example: Our partner in the venture put up most of the money. nounExample: They plan to partner with a smaller company. verb...

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8 years ago

pastime - correct spelling

pastime - noun  Not pasttime.Example: Playing poker is his favorite pastime....

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8 years ago

patience - correct spelling

patience - noun  Example: The loud barking caused him to lose his patience....

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8 years ago

pavilion - correct spelling

pavilion - noun and verb  Example: They rented the picnic pavilion for their son’s birthday. nounExample: He plans to pavilion his exotic plants. verb...

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peace - correct spelling

peace - noun  See piece.Example: The country had not experienced peace in decades....

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8 years ago

peaceable - correct spelling

peaceable - adjective  Example: He proposed a peaceable solution to settle the nerves of all parties....

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8 years ago

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