Results: Words you Might Not Realize You Use Incorrectly -- Part II
Published on 08/15/2014
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Once again, here's a list of words commonly used incorrectly...and once again, the answers will be posted as the first comment. First word is LITERALLY. Should it be used...
To indicate strong emphasis (like the German “doch”) or as a way to comment on something that did not happen in reality but occurred figuratively
17%
399 votes
To indicate that something actually happened
65%
1535 votes
Not sure
19%
441 votes
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How about the word BEMUSED...does it mean: To find funny, to be amused by something
16%
385 votes
To find puzzling, to be confused by something
56%
1325 votes
Not sure
28%
665 votes
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How about the word REDUNDANT...does it mean: Repetitive
35%
843 votes
Unnecessary, excessive, expendable
49%
1153 votes
Not sure
16%
379 votes
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How about the word TRAVESTY...does it mean: An exceedingly troublesome or unfortunate event.
59%
1397 votes
A satirical or parodic rendering
19%
446 votes
Not sure
22%
532 votes
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How about the word PLETHORA...does it mean: A great amount of something
34%
803 votes
An amount in excess of what is necessary
35%
831 votes
Not sure
31%
741 votes
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How about the word TERRIFIC...I know we all use this one incorrectly. And over time, it actually has changed to mean something else. Does it mean: Awesome or wonderful
58%
1366 votes
Inspiring fear
27%
645 votes
Not sure
15%
364 votes
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