Though dexterous is more common, either spelling is correct.
Deceit vs Duplicity vs Dissimulation vs Cunning vs Guile
Deceit, duplicity, dissimulation, cunning, guile mean the quality, the habit, the act, or the practice of imposing upon the credulity of others by dishonesty, fraud, or trickery.
Difference between Be oneself and Be oneself again
be oneself—behave in a way that is natural, especially in contrast to the affected manner: I wish you wouldn’t act the sophisticated lady. You’re far nicer when you are just being yourself. be oneself again—be in one’s normal condition of mind and body after an illness, emotional stress, etc.: After such a long illness, it’s […]
Difference between Device and Devise
Device refers to a gadget. In addition to the PC, the personal copier is a useful device. Devise means to think of something. The President and his staff devised a plan to help the economy.
Decay vs Decompose vs Rot vs Putrefy vs Spoil vs Disintegrate vs Crumble
Decay, decompose, rot, putrefy, spoil, disintegrate, crumble mean to undergo or, in some cases, to cause something to undergo destructive dissolution.
Difference between Be one too many and Have one too many
be one too many —(coll.) be more than a match for a person: I venture to prophesy that, between us, we shall be one too many for the Colonel. have one too many —(coll.) take more alcohol than one can drink: The man was a little tipsy; it looked like he had had one too […]
Difference between Detract and Distract
Detract means to take away a part or to lessen something. Their odd behavior detracts from their accomplishments. Distract means to divert, confound, or harass something. The noise in the balcony distracted her attention from the play.
Difference between Be on top of someone and Top someone
be on top of someone— 1. (of an approaching vehicle) suddenly come too close to a person: It was raining and I couldn’t see anything until the car was right on top of me and I dove out of the way. 2. said of a small space where people find it difficult to have any […]
Debt vs Indebtedness vs Obligation vs Liability vs Debit vs Arrear
Debt, indebtedness, obligation, liability, debit, arrear mean something, and especially a sum of money, that is owed another.
Debase vs Vitiate vs Deprave vs Corrupt vs Debauch vs Pervert
Debase, vitiate, deprave, corrupt, debauch, pervert mean to cause a person or thing to become impaired and lowered in quality or character.
Difference between Be on the wire and Be on wires
be on the wire—(dated) be speaking on the telephone (also: be over the wire): He ought to have spoken to Nunez about the broken chain while he was on the wire. be on wires —(coll.) be in a state of nervous excitement or agitation: “I could not sleep,” began the Countess. “I was all, as […]
Difference between Despise and Hate
Despise means to regard with contempt or to look down on. It’s their successful economy that is so despised by the group. Hate means to dislike intensely or loathe something. It seems people either love or hate mayonnaise on sandwiches.