Dictionary of Confusible Words
Is your new velvet dressing gown 'luxurious' or 'luxuriant'? Can you be 'domineering' or merely 'dominating? Over 1000 confusing words are contained in this useful book. Genuinely troublesome words which people really do get into a muddle over, e.g. constraint/restraint, consist/comprise/constitute/compose, guarantee/warranty, pose/propose/propound.

For every word in the book an illustrative sentence is given showing the correct use of the word. This reader-friendly feature is unique to the book.

Historic / Historical
'The two heads of state signed a historic agreement.'
'King Arthur is generally believed to be a historical figure, though some regard him as legendary.'

The compilation is a brand new one from a very experienced author. The examples used are from books, quotes, public statements, showing how the word is used in history and current events.

Dictionary of Confusible Words

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