harass [verb]:
subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
{Common misspelling: harrass}
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Grammar Bomb: AMIABLE vs AMICABLE
The amiable juggler greeted the child with an amicable smile.
amiable {adj} [THINK: having or displaying a pleasant manner]
amicable {adj} [THINK: having a spirit of friendliness]
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WordHit: Grateful [adjective]
grateful [adjective]: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness
{Common misspelling: greatful}
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Grammar Bomb: COUNCIL vs COUNSEL vs CONSUL
The council met; they are upset
the American consul rejected their counsel.
council {noun} [THINK: advisory; body of people elected to manage]
counsel {noun & verb} [THINK: advice]
consul {noun} [THINK: official appointed by government]
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WordHit: Gauge [noun]
gauge [noun]:
an instrument or device for measuring
{Common misspelling: guage}
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Grammar Bomb: ASSENT vs ASCENT
“The assent of the crowd could be heard
as the team made their ascent up the mountain.”
assent {noun & verb} [THINK: expression of approval]
ascent {noun} [THINK: climb or walk to the summit]
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WordHit: Friend [noun]
friend [noun]:
a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
{Common misspelling: freind}
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Grammar Bomb: BORN vs BORNE
The baby was born three months ago;
we were informed by the message
borne on the pony express.
born {adj} [THINK: existing as a result of birth]
borne {adj} [THINK: carried or transported by]
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WordHit: Fiery [adjective]
Grammar Bomb: HERD vs HEARD
The shepherd heard the cries of the sheep
and he approached;
it was time to herd the herd into the corral.
herd {noun & verb} [THINK: large group of animals; move in a direction]
heard {verb} [THINK: perceive with the ear]
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