A thin layer of material, often wood, that is applied to a surface for decoration or protection.
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The table had a walnut veneer, making it look elegant.She wears a veneer of confidence to hide her insecurities.Under a friendly veneer, he was deeply resentful.
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Venire
A panel of potential jurors selected for jury duty.
Examples:
The committee was skeptical of her decision, but they had to go along with it for now.Recent debates have stirred the nation into a frenzy of opinions.He was summoned to appear before the council next week promptly.
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Ways to tell them apart:
Veneer and venire sound similar but have different meanings and uses.
A veneer is a thin, decorative layer while venire is related to a legal process.
Veneer often relates to woodwork or a superficial appearance.
Venire is connected to jury summons and court procedures.
Remember: Veneer is used in carpentry or to disguise, Venire in the judiciary.