stationary adjective (not moving; static) The escalator was stationary, and we walked up. A van rammed a stationary car. The traffic was stationary for half an hour. The population remained almost stationary for years. stationery noun (materials used for writing and for using in an office) My father had …
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complacent disapproving (too pleased or satisfied with a situation so that you no longer try to improve) I am not complacent and know that there is always room for improvement. You should not get complacent about your achievements. complaisant formal (willing to please others; agreeable) Mike has a pretty and complaisant wife. …
Read More »grizzly vs. grisly
grizzly (large brown bear) A grizzly is not a social creature. Grizzly bears live in North America and parts of Russia. grisly (causing great fear or disgust) It was a grisly story. The police were investigating a grisly murder. envocabulary.com
Read More »censure vs. censor
censure formal (to criticize strongly and publicly) We cannot censure him until we know all the facts. The manager censured him for not reporting the problem. censor (to remove parts of a book, movie, etc. that are considered offensive, politically dangerous, or morally harmful) The Ministry of Defense censors the …
Read More »insidious vs. invidious
insidious formal (something dangerous or deadly that seems to be harmless) They are trying to put insidious ideas in our minds. You don’t notice this insidious disease until it’s too late. invidious formal (unpleasant and likely to offend other people or make them jealous) The director never makes invidious distinctions …
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