Waiver vs. waver
Waiver: 1. intentional relinquishment of a right or privilege; 2. a dispensation; 3. a deferment. Waver: 1. to move steadily back and forth; 2. to vacillate; 3. to tremble in sound.
Capital vs. Capitol – Usage, Difference & Examples
Capital = (1) a city that serves as a center of government; (2) wealth; (3) a capital letter; (4) principal; (5) involving financial assets; (6) deserving of the death penalty. A capitol is a U.S. legislature building.
Exercise vs. exorcise
To exercise is to engage in activity meant to improve one’s physical fitness. To exorcise is to purge something spiritually bad (usually from someone).
Dual vs. duel
Dual = (1) composed of two usually like or complementary parts, (2) double, or (3) having a double character or purpose. Duel = (1) a prearranged combat between two people, or (2) a struggle for domination between two individuals, groups, or ideas.
Eminent vs. immanent vs. imminent
Eminent: distinguished. Imminent: impending. Immanent: inherent (to).
While away vs. wile away
to pass time idly. While away is older and more logical, but the misspelled form is common and not considered wrong.
Stationary vs. stationery
Stationary: not moving or incapable of being moved: Stationery: writing paper and envelopes.
Drier vs. dryer
Drier = more dry. Dryer = something that dries.
Flair vs. flare
Flare mostly has to do with fire. Flair refers to (1) distinctive elegance or style, or (2) a natural talent or aptitude.