Repertoire is the range of entertainment a person or group performs. Larry has a good repertoire of corny jokes that we enjoy. Repertory is the place where a person or group performs. The Owego Drama Players have their own repertory theatre.
Difference between Remuneration and Renumeration
The correct word is remuneration meaning compensation (money). Executive remuneration is the focus of considerable attention.
Difference between Remediable and Remedial
Remediable means capable of being corrected or remedied. Dr. Watson assures us your teeth problems are remediable. Remedial means supplying a remedy. A research brief on remedial education is available at the office.
Difference between Reluctant and Reticent
Reluctant means opposing or unwilling to act. Few golfers are reluctant to wear soft spikes on the course. Reticent means keeping silent or unwilling to speak freely. Her reticent nature conceals many of her talents.
Difference between Reknown and Renown
Renown, meaning fame, is the correct word. Reknown is not a word.
Difference between Reign and Rein
Royalty can reign (rule), and a horse has reins to pull to stop it.
Difference between Regretfully and Regrettably
Regretfully means with feelings of regret. Prior commitments made him regretfully decline the invitation. Regrettably means unfortunately. It looked like the rain would stop, but regrettably it did not.
Difference between Regime, Regimen and Regiment
Regime, a noun, refers to a government, usually an authoritarian one. The country underwent regime change on its own terms. Regimen, a noun, refers to a therapeutic treatment, usually including diet and exercise. The benefits of a daily fitness regimen are endless. Regiment, as a noun, refers to a military unit or large group of people; […]
Difference between Refrain and Restrain
Refrain means to choose not to do something or partake of something. The students were asked to refrain from leaving class early. Restrain means to immobilize by force or forbid an action. The nurses had to restrain the patient in order to avoid injury.
Difference between Reeking havoc and Wreaking havoc
Wreaking havoc is the correct phrase. The power surges are wreaking havoc with our new computer.
Difference between Recur and Reoccur
Recur is the preferred word.
Difference between Recourse and Resort
Recourse refers to turning to someone or something for help. What recourse do online shoppers have today? Resort, as a noun, is something you turn to after all other options have failed. As a last resort, I contacted the police. Resort, as a verb, means to have recourse. Because of the accident, he had to […]