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Erasable vs. Irascible
Erasable
Examples:
The erasable pen saved him from rewriting the notes.Kids love using erasable markers for their drawing projects.An erasable board is handy for quick brainstorming sessions.
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Irascible
/ɪˈræsəbl/Examples:
The irascible chef was known for his temper in the kitchen.Her irascible nature made it difficult to work with her.Despite his irascible demeanor, he had a heart of gold.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Irascible and erasable might sound similar, but they have very different meanings.
- Think of irascible as being related to irritated - both start with the letter i.
- Erasable has the word erase in it, which can remind you that it refers to something that can be removed.
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