Vocabulary

The correct pronunciation of “forte” is “fortay.” It’s a word that comes from both the French and Italian languages. You won’t ever annunciate the hard “t” as in “fort” unless…

Both “oftentimes” and “often” mean something that happens with great frequency or that is a common occurrence. Both are adverbs, but when you separate “often” and “times,” the meaning slightly…

The difference in using “work” or “works” will heavily impinge on whether you want to use either word as a noun or a verb. While all versions and variations will…

When it comes to understanding what the plural form of “email” is, you can add an –s or leave it as “email.” But, the difference will largely rely on if…

Not only is “irregardless” an incorrect spelling, but it’s also the grammatical equivalent to listening to nails on a chalkboard (or some other high screeching, ear-piercing noise).  There are many…

The words capitol and Capital are two of the most commonly mixed-up words in the English language. Capital refers to either one’s accumulated wealth or the location of a government seat.…

Both of the words vial and vile sound the same but have very different meanings. “Vial” is a small container while “vile” is something that is evil. Vial and vile…

When referring to something that is thoroughgoing or uncompromising, the phrase ‘dyed in the wool’ is the correct spelling.  “Died in the wool” is incorrect and should not be used…

In the English language, the correct spelling of the word is r-e-q-u-e-s-t-e-r. A requester is someone who asks for something. However, the word requestor can also be found in some…

Though you may hear the word ‘acrossed’ in conversations with native American English speakers, the word is incorrect and not actually a word at all! Acrossed is an incorrect word…