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Articulate vs Eloquent

Articulate refers to enunciating clearly and effectively.

Arthroscopic is the correct word.

Artful means skillful or clever.

Arrhythmic refers to lacking rhythm or the regularity of rhythm.

Arrant means confirmed, downright, or extreme.

Arraignment is formally calling a defendant to answer a charge.

Around should refer to a physical proximity or surrounding.

Aroma refers to a pleasing smell (cake’s aroma), and odor (a kitchen’s foul odor) refers to an unpleasant smell.

An armory is a storehouse for weapons, and an arsenal is a supply of weapons.

An argument refers to a discussion or debate usually not involving anger.

Area refers to a region or section.

Always use arctic, not artic, as in Arctic Circle.