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Minutia, minutiae

Minutia is traditionally singular, and minutiae is its plural.

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Plethora

an overabundance.

Vertex vs. vortex

Vertex: 1. the highest point; 2. the point at which two sides of an angle intersect. Vortex: a whirling mass of matter.

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Maul vs. mull

Maul: 1. to injure by beating; 2. to lacerate; 3. a heavy hammer. Mull: to ponder.

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Doubtlessly

It always bears replacement with doubtless, which functions as an adverb (in addition to being an adjective) by convention.

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Impending vs. pending

Pending: awaiting conclusion or in the process of being completed. Impending: soon to occur.