Practicable vs. practical
Practicable: capable of being put into practice. Practical: 1. of or relating to practice; 2. capable of being put to good use; 3. concerned with ordinary, tangible things; 4. being such for all useful purposes.
Unique
It is traditionally an uncomparable adjective, but many English speakers now use it to mean remarkable or unusual, making it comparable.
Prostate vs. prostrate
Prostrate: 1. lying face down; 2. to put or throw face down. Prostate: a gland in male mammals.
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Amoral vs. Immoral – What’s the Difference?
Amoral = removed from moral sensibility. Immoral = bad from a moral standpoint.
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Regard vs. regards
The traditional distinction holds that the singular form is correct in phrases like with regard to, while regards refers to good wishes, affection, etc. But the plural form is commonly used in phrases like with regards to.
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Healthful vs. healthy
Healthful = promoting good health. Healthy = (1) in good health; (2) promoting good health.
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Marinade vs. marinate
Marinade: a liquid mixture in which meat is soaked before cooking. Marinate: to soak meat in marinade.