JWPlatt
Grey Havens
May 24 2012, 4:47pm
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Confused Words & Contradictions
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Here's a small list of commonly confused words: http://oxforddictionaries.com/...monly-confused-words But sometimes the word itself is at fault for being self-contradictory and ambiguous depending entirely upon, and even within, context. For example: Sanction: a. Authorized b. Penalty How do you interpret "The action was sanctioned?" Was the action authorized or was it penalized for being unauthorized? Go figure. A good writer will understand this problem and make it clear.
(This post was edited by JWPlatt on May 24 2012, 4:51pm)
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