Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:07:11 EDT
Pretext Versus Pretense
- Pretext
- The noun pretext names a reason that justifies the performance of an action or the holding of a position on an issue. In certain contexts, pretext carries the connotation of dishonesty: the reason is weak and not the real reason.
- Pretense
- The noun pretense names a claim or a promise. In certain contexts, pretense carries the connotation of dishonesty: the claim is dishonest or the promise is insincere.
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:23:04 EDT
Stationary Versus Stationery
- Stationary
- The adjective stationary describes a static condition. Something stationary does not move literally or figuratively.
- Stationery
- The noun stationery names the physical tools for writing such as pens, paper, and ink.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:49:06 EDT
Autarky, Autocracy, Oligarchy
- Autarky
- The noun autarky names a state of self-sufficiency. A nation, region, or community that is self-sufficient in some way is an autarky.
- Autocracy
- The noun autocracy names a nation state in which a single invidual holds unlimited executive power.
- Oligarchy
- The noun oligarchy names a nation state in which a small group of individuals holds unlimited executive power.
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:42:37 EDT
Peccadillo, Impeccable, Piccadilly
- Peccadillo
- The noun peccadillo names a petty offense or the minor character flaw from which such an offense arises. Peccadillo derives from the Latin verb peccare, which means to sin.
- Impeccable
- The adjective impeccable means without flaw and derives from the same Latin source as peccadillo.
- Piccadilly
- Piccadilly is the name of a street in London UK and London, Ontario, Canada. Piccadilly also names a circus (traffic circle) in the UK London. Piccadilly orginates from Pickadilly House, which once stood nearby. The etymology of piccadilly is a matter of speculation.