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Magnum opus

a great achievement, especially an artistic one, and especially the greatest work of someone’s artistic career.

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Inequity vs. iniquity

Inequity: injustice or unfairness. Iniquity: extreme injustice or gross immorality.

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Cornet vs. coronet

Cornet = a small trumpet. Coronet = a small crown or the upper margin of a horse’s hoof.

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Fain vs. feign

Fain = (1) an adjective meaning glad or content to do something, and (2) an adverb meaning willingly or gladly. Feign= to pretend, to give a false appearance of, or to imitate.

Torturous vs. tortuous

Torturous: of, related to, or causing torture. Tortuous: twisted, winding, or complicated.