by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Marquee means a large canopy or tent for an outdoor event or exhibition: “The marquee used as canopy to cover the ground for holding the annual function had beautiful floral patterns.” Marquis, on the other hand, is a male of hereditary nobility:...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Mantel is an ornamental facing around, or over, a fireplace: “His grandfather’s large portrait hung above the mantel in the living room.” Mantle, on the other hand, has the following meanings:- 1. A loose sleeveless coat worn over outer garments; a...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Lucre means profit or money: “Middle-men working for corrupt leaders make much lucre and become rich in a short time.” Looter , on the other hand, is an individual who engages in stealing or taking property typically through force: ” Robin hood was...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
The vivid colors of his face concealed his livid emotions. The livid colors his face did not reveal his vivid personality. The sentences above are correct. They are absolutely correct, though each has a different implication. Livid originated from the Latin word...
by Wordpandit | Jun 13, 2012 | Usage Tips |
Linage means payment for written work at a specified amount per line:”I have agreed to translate a book on the condition that I should be paid on the basis of linage, not on the basis of chapters or total number of pages.” Lineage , on the other hand,...
