Ability, Capacity
A fond mother was told by the principal of a boarding-school that her
daughter would not be graduated, as she lacked capacity. "Get her a
capacity. Her father don't stand on the matter of expense. Get her
anything she wants. He'll foot the bill." But for once the indulgent
mother was obliged to learn that there are some things money will not
purchase. The father had the financial ability, but the daughter
lacked the necessary intellectual capacity.
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But we may have literary as well as financial ability. Ability implies
the power of doing; capacity the faculty of receiving.
About, Almost
"This work is about done." Use "almost done."
Acceptance, Acceptation
These words cannot be used interchangeably. "He wrote signifying his
acceptance of the office." "According to the common acceptation of
this term, he is a knave."
Access, Accession
"He gained access to the fort." "The only accession, which the Roman
empire received was the province of Britain."
Accident, Injury
Accident is sometimes used incorrectly for injury.
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