Michael's English Usage

Grammar Lessons from a Grumpy Old English Teacher

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 By Michael Lyons Leave a Comment

GRISLY/GRIZZLY

Explain the difference between the words “grisly” and “grizzly“.
Use both words in the same sentence being sure that the meaning of each is obvious.

THINK ABOUT THIS

Identify the author of the following quote.

“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”

TODAY’S WORD

The word for today is “rapacious“.
Define “rapacious” and use it in a sentence.

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