Commonly Confused Words, Grades 9–10: List 13

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  1. chord
    a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously
    As we enter the choir room, Mrs. Spitz plays heavy chords on the piano. Muffled
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  2. cord
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
    The tote bag was tied to my waist with a length of cord. Kindred
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  3. envy
    feel desirous of another's advantages
    During recess, I always envied all the other kids who could climb to the top of the jungle gym. Finding Junie Kim
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  4. jealousy
    a feeling of envy, especially of a rival
    He was struck with a pang of bitter jealousy that Sticky was about to take his place in the Whisperer. The Mysterious Benedict Society
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  5. flair
    a natural talent
    Considering my flair with words, how could I not be an awesome reporter? Liar, Liar
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  6. flare
    shine with a sudden light
    A match was struck, and a lantern flared to life overhead. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
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  7. manner
    a way of acting or behaving
    To see so beautiful a bird playing in such a silly manner made me laugh. The Ugly One
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  8. manor
    the landed estate of a lord, including the house on it
    The lord of the manor was in charge of this decision, and he generally chose the best land for himself. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village
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  9. mantle
    the layer of the earth between the crust and the core
    Outside the window, the Earth’s mantle and the air drop away below us. Landscape with Invisible Hand
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  10. mantel
    a shelf that projects from the wall above a fireplace
    She glided over to the fireplace mantel, and placed a dollar bill in a glass Mason jar. An Abundance of Katherines
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  11. pore
    any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal
    The odor is left behind in the pores of their skin. The Freedom Writers Diary
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  12. pour
    flow in a spurt
    She pours a bit of milk onto a plate and places it on the floor. The Benefits of Being an Octopus
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  13. principal
    the educator who has executive authority for a school
    I was sent to the principal’s office and had to stay after school and wash blackboards. Bad Boy
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  14. principle
    a basic truth or law or assumption
    The real hero is Abraham Lincoln and the principles for which he lived—and died: freedom and equal rights for all Americans. Chasing Lincoln's Killer
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  15. stationary
    standing still
    Aristotle thought the earth was stationary and that the sun, the moon, the planets, and the stars moved in circular orbits about the earth. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays
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  16. stationery
    paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters
    The letter was written with a purple pen on hotel stationery in remarkably neat handwriting. Small Steps
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  17. troop
    a group of soldiers
    We were in the war now but I thought it would take a year to get any great amount of troops over and train them for combat. A Farewell To Arms
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  18. troupe
    an organization of performers and associated personnel
    Using a stable troupe of actors, the Mercury Theatre presented a series of plays. Spooked!
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  19. bridal
    of or pertaining to a woman who is getting married
    She dreamed of a wedding in a red bridal gown until Sula came in and woke her. Sula
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  20. bridle
    headgear for a horse
    One of the horses stamped and his bridle jingled in the night. My Brother Sam is Dead
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Created on Wed Feb 28 16:27:02 EST 2024 (updated Mon Mar 04 09:34:43 EST 2024)

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