Grammar Mistakes

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mistake or error

verb to make a mistake or error

  • The professor's research paper contained a serious bevue that affected the credibility of his work.
  • I made a bevue by forgetting my friend's birthday, but I made it up to them by taking them out for dinner.
  • She made a bevue by spilling her drink all over herself at the party.
  • His decision to quit his stable job and pursue his passion for art was seen as a bevue by many, but he was determined to follow his dreams.

noun the whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology (including inflections) and sometimes also phonology and semantics

  • It is important to have a strong grasp of grammar in order to communicate effectively.
  • I need to brush up on my grammar before the big presentation.
  • Her grammar game is on point.
  • Good grammar is the foundation of clear communication.

noun A blend of the words 'grace' and 'accident', used to describe a fortunate or serendipitous event that occurs unexpectedly

  • The investigation revealed that the incident was a result of a Graccident.
  • I can't believe I spilled my coffee on my laptop, what a Graccident!
  • Dude, that was a total Graccident, I didn't mean to bump into you like that.
  • Their relationship started as a Graccident, but it turned into something beautiful.