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Vain, vein, and vane
Vain: 1. excessively pleased with oneself; 2. not yielding a desired outcome; 3. pointless. Vein: a blood-carrying membranous tube in animals. Vane: short for weathervane.
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Through vs. Thru – Difference, Usage & Examples
The longer form is still preferred by a large margin.
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Illegible vs. unreadable
Illegible: difficult to decipher because of bad handwriting or physical deterioration. Unreadable: difficult, dull, or nonsensical.
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Upmost vs. utmost
Utmost: to the highest or greatest degree. Upmost: situated in the top or most upward position.
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Fictional vs. fictitious
Fictional = of or relating to fiction. Fictitious = imaginary or fabricated.
Picaresque vs. picturesque
Picaresque: involving clever rogues or adventurers. Picturesque: suitable for a picture, or visually striking.
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Alternate vs. alternative
An alternate replaces something else. An alternative provides another option without replacing the original.