Words Often Confused 1-10 Review

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What is the difference between 'principal' and 'principle'?

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'Principal' refers to the head of a school or organization, or the main amount of money. 'Principle' refers to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

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What does 'persecute' mean?

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'Persecute' means to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.

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What is the correct usage of 'Who's' and 'Whose'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'. 'Whose' is a possessive form of 'who', used to ask about ownership.

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What does 'devise' mean?

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'Devise' means to plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought.

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What does 'reign' mean in the context of a ruler?

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'Reign' refers to the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.

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What is the meaning of 'rain'?

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'Rain' refers to the precipitation of water droplets from the atmosphere.

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What does 'rein' mean?

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'Rein' refers to a long, narrow strap attached to a horse's bridle, used to guide or control the horse.

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What is the meaning of 'steal'?

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'Steal' means to take another person's property without permission.

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What does 'device' mean?

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'Device' refers to a tool or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose.

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What is the meaning of 'already'?

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'Already' means before the present time or before a specified or implied time.