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Organise vs. organize

organize in the U.S. and Canada; organise is preferred outside North America.

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Humus vs. hummus

Hummus: a creamy, chickpea-based dip. Humus: fully decomposed organic matter used in gardening.

Licorice vs. liquorice

licorice in North America; liquorice in the U.K. and Ireland. Australians and New Zealanders use both.

Peal vs. peel

Peal: 1. a ringing of a set of bells; 2. a loud burst of noise. Peel: the skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable.

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Decent vs. descent

Decent = (1) polite and respectable, and (2) passable or adequate. Descent = (1) an act or instance of going downward, (2) a way down, (3) hereditary lineage, and (4) a sudden visit or attack.