Commonly confused words

To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.

Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May.

Beginning; commencement.

Highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or degree; most considerable or important; chief; main; as, the principal officers of a Gover…

That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious gree…

Not moving; not appearing to move; stable; fixed.

The articles usually sold by stationers, as paper, pens, ink, quills, blank books, etc.

To infold or involve; to wrap up.

To bring on; to induce; to occasion.