Editormum's Grammar Guru: Don't Waive That, You Aberrant Flag-Waver!

Thursday, October 20, 2005

Don't Waive That, You Aberrant Flag-Waver!

Today's homophones pointer is for two words that sound just alike, but mean two completely different things. And you look goofy when you mix them up. Trust me. A waiver is a release form stating that you will not hold another entity responsible if something bad happens to you. You sign them before... Sign in to see full entry.

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