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A prophet is someone who delivers messages of guidance or warning to others based on divine inspiration. The word profit, on the other hand, refers to the money a business makes after it has paid all its costs. Profit can also mean gaining a benefit from a particular activity, investment, or endeavor. Continue reading...
Someone accused of a crime is put in jail to await trial, unless bail is paid to temporarily bail the person out from custody. A bale of hay is a large bound bundle of harvested straw, stored for farm animal meals and snacks. Continue reading...
Simply, a currant is a dried fruit used in cooking. It is either a small raisin or a red berry. On the other hand, current has a few different definitions. Often it means "happening in the present time," as in current events. The other meanings have to do with the flow of a natural element: water, air, or electricity. Continue reading...
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If someone is described as being venal, it means they are willing to do something corrupt, especially for a bribe. For example, if a judge is willing to take a bribe in exchange for reaching a certain verdict, then the judge would be described as venal. Venial, on the other hand, describes a very minor offense that can be easily forgiven. If your parent says "You can only have two cookies," and you take three, that minor disobedience is something that could be described as venial. Continue reading...