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Fair = (1) of pleasing appearance, (2) just to all parties, (3) moderately good, and (4) an event or gathering held for the selling of goods or for public entertainment. Fare = (1) a transportation charge, (2) a passenger who pays a transportation charge, (3) food and drink, and (4) to get along.
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Both describe things that are not well maintained, but unkempt usually describes people, and unkept usually describes things.
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Jury-rig: to assemble for temporary use. Jerry-rig: variant of jury-rig. Jerry-built: built of poor-quality materials.
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Damper = (1) something that deadens, restrains, or depresses, (2) an adjustable plate for controlling a draft, and (3) one that deadens vibrations. Dampen = (1) to deaden sound, and (2) to make slightly wet. Dampener = something that dampens.
Inequity: injustice or unfairness. Inequality: the condition of being unequal.
