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Commonly Mispronounced Words and Phrases

Acrossfrom one side to the other of (something)Affidavita written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in courtAlzheimers diseaseprogressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senilityAntarctic- is a polar region, specifically theregionaround the Earth'sSouth Pole, opposite theArctic region around theNorth Pole.

Arctic a polar region located at the northernmost part of EarthAsk to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining informationAthlete a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exerciseBarbed wire - also known asbarb wire, less often bobwireor, in the southeastern United States, bobbedwire, is a type of steel fencing wireconstructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strand(s)

Barbiturate drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and can therefore produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesiaBlessing in disguisean apparent misfortune that eventually has good resultsBusiness also known as an enterprise, company or a firm is an organizational entity involved in the provision of goods and services to consumersCacophony - a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Candidate a person who applies for a job or is nominated for electionCard sharp a person who uses skill and/or deception to win at poker or other card games. "Sharp" and "shark" spellings have varied over time and by regionCarpal Tunnel Syndrome a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist, alongside the flexor tendons of the hand

Caucasus a region at the border of Europe and Asia, situated between the Black and the Caspian seasCavalry or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horsebackChamp at the bit (fig.) to be ready and anxious to do somethingChest of drawers - also called a bureau, is a piece of furniture that has multiple parallel, horizontal drawers stacked one above another

Clothes is fiber and textile material worn on the bodyCornet a brass instrument similar to the trumpet but distinguished from it by its conical bore, more compact shape, and mellower tone qualityDilate make or become wider, larger, or more openDiphtheria - a serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose

Dog eat, dog world if a situation is dog eat dog, people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harms other peopleDrown die through submersion in and inhalation of waterElectoral of or relating to an election or to the process by which people are electedEscape- to get away from a place (such as a prison) where you are being held or kept

Especially - used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all othersEspressois coffee brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beansEtc. . et ceteraaLatin expression that means "and other things", or "and so forthFebruary- the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days

Federalpertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nationsFilmalso called a movie, motion picture, theatricalfilmor photoplay, is a series of still images which, when shown on a screen, creates the illusion of moving images due to the phi phenomenonFiscalof or relating to government revenue, especially taxesFoliage- plant leaves, collectively

For all intents and purposesthe usual form of the phrase meaning in every practical senseForta fortified building or strategic positionFoundera person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundryHeightthe measure of vertical distance, either how "tall" something is, or how "high up" it is

Heimlich maneuveralso called abdominal thrustsafirst aid procedure used to treat upper airway obstructions (orchoking) by foreign objectsHierarchya system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authorityIn parenthesis(parenthesis) a word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a passage that is grammatically complete without it, in writing usually marked off by curved brackets, dashes, or commas

Interpretexplain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)Irrevocablenot able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; finalJewelryconsists of small decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, and braceletsJustbased on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair

Ku Klux Klanor simply "the Klan", is the name of three distinct past and present movements in the United Statesthat have advocated extremist reactionary currents such as white supremacy, white nationalism, anti-immigration, and, especially in later iterations, Nordicism, anti-Catholicism, and antisemitism, historically expressed through terrorismaimed at groups or individuals whom they opposedLambastecriticize (someone or something) harshlyLarynxthe hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords in humans and other mammals; the voice box

Law and order(law) a system of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior(order) the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or methodLeasea contract outlining the terms under which one party agrees to rent property owned by another party. It guarantees the lessee, the tenant, use of an asset and guarantees the lessor, the property owner or landlord, regular payments from the lessee for a specified number of months or years

Liableresponsible by law; legally answerableLibrarya collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowingLong-livedliving or lasting a long timeMasonry- the building of structures from individual units, which are often laid in and bound together by mortar; the termmasonrycan also refer to the units themselves

Mauvea pale purple color named after the mallow flowerMayonnaisea thick, creamy dressing often used as a condimentMiniature(especially of a replica of something) of a much smaller size than normal; very smallMischievous(of a person, animal, or their behavior) causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

Mootsubject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decisionNeutralnot helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartialNuptialof or relating to marriage or weddingsOften- frequently; many times

Ordinancean authoritative order; a decreeOrienta pearl of great lusterthe luster of a pearlOstensiblyapparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actuallyParliament- a legislative, elected body of government. Generally a modernparliamenthas three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government (i.e., hearings, inquiries)

Percolate(of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substancePeremptory(especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious wayPernicketyBritish term forpersnicketyPerspire- give out sweat through the pores of the skin as the result of heat, physical exertion, or stress

Pollutecontaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substancesPotablesafe to drink; drinkablePrecautionsa measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happeningPrerogativea right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Prescriptionan instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatmentProbablyalmost certainly; as far as one knows or can tellPronunciationthe way in which a word is pronouncedProstatea walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penisRealtor- A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner

Relevantclosely connected or appropriate to the matter at handRespitea short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasantSherbeta frozen fruit-flavored mixture, similar to an ice, but with milk, egg white, or gelatin addedSilicona chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14Sneaked- (past tense:sneaked; past participle:sneaked) move or go in a furtive or stealthy manner

Soto such a great extentto the same extent (used in comparisons)Spaythe surgical removal of the reproductive organs of female dogs and neutering is the surgical removal of a male dog's testiclesStampan act of stamping the foot, paw or hoofStub- a low pollard, a tree cut and allowed to regrow from the trunk

Suitea set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purposeSupposedlyaccording to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement)Supremacistan advocate of the supremacy of a particular group, especially one determined by race or sexTack- a small, sharp, broad-headed nail

Take for grantedfail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarityTeneta principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.Tenter hookshooks used to fasten cloth on a drying frame or tenterTriathlona multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines

Utmostof the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest: of the utmostimportanceVerbiagespeech or writing that uses too many words or excessively technical expressions