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Veracious vs. Voracious

Veracious

Truthful and accurate in what one says or writes

Examples:

Her veracious account clarified the whole situation.In court, his veracious testimony was crucial.A veracious reporter ensures accurate news reportage.

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Voracious

/vəˈreɪʃəs/
Having a very eager approach to eating or an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit

Examples:

The bookworm had a voracious appetite for novels.Their voracious curiosity led them to travel widely.She had a voracious desire to learn new languages.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Veracious relates to truth, like veracity. It means being truthful and honest.
  • Voracious is connected to a strong hunger or curiosity, similar to devour.
  • Remember that veracious starts with ver, like verify, which is about truth.
  • Voracious contains cious, similar to vicious, which implies intensity or fervor.
  • Think ver for truthfulness and vor for devouring hunger of knowledge, food, or anything else.
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