Commonly Overused Words (C-E)

As promised, here is the list of commonly overused words starting with C, D and E. And I trust that this will be of great help to you and your students in expressing yourselves clearly, correctly and precisely.

• CAUSE origin, stimulus, inspiration, motive
• CERTAIN unquestionable, incontrovertible, unmistakable, indubitable, assured, confident
• CHANGE alter, transform, vary, replace, diversify
• CHOOSE select, elect, nominate, prefer, identify
• DESCENT respectable, adequate, fair, suitable
• DEFINITELY unquestionably, clearly, precisely, positively, inescapably
• EASY effortless, natural, comfortable, undemanding, pleasant, relaxed
• EFFECTIVE powerful, successful
• EMPHASIZE underscore, feature, accentuate
• END limit, boundary, finish, conclusion, finale, resolution
• ENERGY vitality, vigor, force, dynamism
• ENJOY savor, relish, revel, benefit
• ENTIRE complete, inclusive, unbroken, integral
• EXCELLENT superior, remarkable, splendid, unsurpass, superb, magnificent
• EXCITING thrilling, steering, rousing, dramatic

Source: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar (Communication in Action) Platinum Level