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Two common incorrect word usages

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 in Incorrect word usage

These words sound similar but have different meanings.

Calvary is the hill where Jesus was crucified.
Cavalry is a military group that rides horses.

Moot is another word for irrelevant (e.g. a moot point).
Mute means without speech.

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