Word Count: 195
Damage/Destroy
The storm caused minor damage to Cindy's yard including a broken fence and a few fallen branches.
The criminal planned to destroy the evidence so that nothing could be left to trace the crime back to him.
Elicit/Illicit
The politician posted a video of himself volunteering at the local homeless shelter to elicit positive response for him campaign from the community.
Tiger Woods had illicit affairs with several women throughout the course of his marriage.
Fewer/Less
Lisa, a petite woman, was frustrated that there were fewer small sizes than large sizes on the shelves while shopping at her favorite clothing store.
Cynthia was annoyed that she would have to share a bedroom with her sister because there would now be less space for her things.
Principal/Principle
The location in New York City is the company's principal store due to the millions that shop at that location on a daily basis.
My father was a man based on principle so he always made sure to do the right thing.
Rebut/Refute
The police officer used intimidation to attempt to rebut the suspect's supposed alibi.
The ADA planned to use new evidence to refute the suspect's testimony.
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