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Here are some “e” words you might want to read twice!

Envelop and Envelope

Envelop without an e at the end - wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

·        Carefully I sealed the envelop, and then checked again if it really was closed.

·        I was disappointed to see that someone had already opened the envelop, which was so clearly addressed to me.

Envelope with an e - a paper container used to enclose a letter or document.

·        As the lights went off, darkness enveloped the room.

·        The ozone layer envelopes the earth.

Exceptionable and Exceptional

Exceptionable - open to objection; causing disapproval or offence.

·        The teachers were relieved to find nothing exceptionable in the student newspaper.

·        I told my mother to proof read my essay and I was appalled when she told me that few of the lines were exceptionable.

Exceptional - not typical or unusually good

·        That girl has an exceptional memory.

·        I told my mother to proof read my essay and I was appalled when she told me that it wasn’t exceptionally good.

Egotism and Egoism

Egotism - excessive conceit or self-absorption.

·        She's a real egotist, always on about what she has done or is planning to do.

Egoism - It is a less common and more technical word, for an ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.

·        He's a proper egoist, never bothering to enquire about the needs or wishes of anyone else. 

An egoist for example believes in self-advancement, while an egotist talks about his accomplishments and the accolades he has received at various points. An egoist say: “Me first!” and egotist says: “Look at what I am doing!” such people are the height of conceit!

Every day and Everyday

Every day - a time span - (this is the most usual meaning)

·        I learn something new every day.

Everyday - an adjective meaning “ordinary” – (this is the less usual meaning)

·        These are my everyday clothes.

Economic and Economical

Economic - relating to the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used.

·        The country has been in a very poor economic state ever since the decline of its two major industries.

·        The government's economic policies have led us into the worst recession for years.

Economical - relating to the intentional saving of money or, less commonly, the saving of time, energy, words, etc.

·        There's an increasing demand for cars which are more economical on fuel.

·        What's the most economical way of heating this building?

·        She's very economical - saving money seems to come naturally to her