Verbiage is excessive wordiness, usually written. The contract was padded with too much legal verbiage. Verbosity is excessive and boring wordiness, usually spoken. The guest speaker’s verbosity almost put the audience to sleep.
Difference between Verbage and Verbiage
Verbiage is the correct word.
Difference between Veracious and Voracious
Veracious means completely truthful or accurate. When the veracious child speaks, never doubt her honesty. Voracious means having an insatiable appetite. Since age 10, Tim has been a voracious reader of comics. Among children, the demand for chocolate is voracious.
Difference between Veneer and Venire
Veneer is a very thin layer of material or a superficial manner. We applied a veneer of walnut to the ugly pine table. Their dissatisfaction was disguised by a veneer of friendliness. Venire is a prospective juror panel from which a jury is selected. Ten members of the venire received instructions from the court.
Difference between Venal and Venial
Venal means susceptible to corruption, dishonesty, or bribery. The candidate didn’t commit the venal offense of bribing voters. Venial means easily excused or forgiven. Eating meat on Fridays was once a venial sin to Catholics.
Difference between Varied and Various
Varied is the past tense of vary. The chef varied the salad vegetables according to the season. Various means distinct, diverse, or many different kinds. The company officers come from various backgrounds.
Difference between Vail, Vale and Veil
Vail means to lower as a sign of respect. You should vail the flag because our former governor just died. Vale refers to a valley. His walk took him through vale country and agricultural land. Veil is a face covering or something that conceals or obscures. The women wear a black veil to hide their […]
Difference between Use to and Used to
Used to is the correct phrase. Up until a year ago, we used to watch that TV drama regularly.
Difference between Urban and Urbane
Urban refers to a city. A good example of urban sprawl is Las Vegas, Nevada. Urbane means polished or smooth, as in a person’s demeanor. The diplomat’s urbane and polite manner impresses everyone.
Difference between Upward and Upwards
Upward is preferred in American usage.
Difference between Unwanted and Unwonted
Unwanted means not wanted. Occasionally we experience unwanted e-mails and phone calls. Unwonted means out of the ordinary or unusual. At the party, the children were in an unwonted state of excitement when they learned a clown was coming.
Difference between Unsoluble and Unsolvable
Both words mean not easily solved. The corporation continues to have unsoluble (or unsolvable) quality problems. Note: Unsoluble can also mean that something is not soluble in liquid.