Thread: Awkward words
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Old 07-11-2016, 09:33 AM
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madamekelly
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Originally Posted by lynnie View Post
effect----special effects

affect------affected areas of the body
I learned that an "effect" is a result and "affect" is an action. Keeps them straight for me.

My "bugaboo" word is necessary, nesessary, nec, I mean needed. Lol! I can never spell that word. I also cringe when I hear "aks" instead if ask.

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