textual, textural

Textual or textual describes something having to do with a printed work--
Please make sure that your comments are textual and not merely speculative; we're here to discuss a book.
He belongs to a sect that relies on textual analysis of scriptures to make decisions.

Textural or textural describes something related to the tactile quality of a surface; what it feels like to the touch--
The class is learning words to describe textural differences in cloth, wood, and paper.
The youngest children enjoy a book with some textural variety, such as a bit of fur or a feather.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The toddlers are more interested in the textural aspect of the book than they are in its textual merits; they like to turn the pages and feel each one."

awe, aww

Awe or awe means a feeling of reverence or wonder before a sublime or imposing thing, place or idea--
As he stood and looked at the mountains, he felt a profound awe.
It may be a coincidence, but it inspires awe, just the same.

Aw or aw ( sometimes spelled aww, rhymes with awe ) is an imitation of the sound people make before something or someone cute and adorable--
Aw! What a cute puppy!
Look at the baby! Aww, he's adorable in his little suit.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Aww! The baby is so cute. We felt such awe when we watched him being born."

try, tri-

Try or try means to attempt, or to test or evaluate--
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
Try this sauce and see if you think it needs more salt.

Tri- or tri- ( rhymes with try ) is a prefix ( added to the beginning of a word ), meaning "three"--
He enjoys watching any old movie with a love triangle for a plot.
The three countries signed a tripartite pact.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The city was ruled by a triumvirate; its members feared that the populace would try to rebel."

sue, sault

Sue or sue means to institue legal proceedings; to bring a civil suit against--
We will sue them for the amount of our losses plus court costs and legal fees.
He's threatening to sue; we ought to talk to a lawyer.

Sue may also mean to petition or to make an appeal to--
He advised the general to sue for peace, but his advice went unheeded.

Sault or sault ( sometimes spelled soo, rhymes with sue ) means a waterfall or rapid--
There is a sault up ahead; we'll have to carry the canoe around it.
He wants to try to take the boat over the sault; but it looks dangerous.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He was injured going over the sault, and now he wants to sue the tour guide."

Note--"Sue" ( always capitalized ) is a female given name, short for Susan, Suzanne, or Susannah--
Ask Sue if she can come with us this weekend.
Note # 2--"Sioux" ( always capitalized, rhymes with sue ) is the name of a tribe of Native Americans or American Indians--
The Sioux were the original inhabitants of this land; there are only a few of them left.

electric, electronic

Electric or electric describes something that produces electric current, or something that is powered by electric current--
Lightning can be seen during an electric storm.
An older model sewing machine works the same whether it is electric or powered by a treadle.

Electronic or electronic describes something made with electronic circuits, such as diodes, transistors, or semiconductors--
The computer is an electonic device; it uses electricity to transmit information.
This device uses electronic circuits to reproduce sounds and text; no parts move inside.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Strong electric current nearby can interfere with an electronic device."

overly, overlie, overlay

Overly or overly means excessively; too--
He tends to be overly precise; this job will take him all day.
You may think we're being overly cautious, but the danger is real.

Overlie or overlie means to be spread over or upon, as a layer or stratum--
This granite will overlie the front steps of the building.
A layer of sediment will overlie the rocks at this time of year.

Overlay or overlay  means to spread or put over, as a sheet of paper or a coating of a decorative substance--
He plans to overlay the entire piece with gold leaf.
Overlay may also mean a layer, or a transparent sheet placed over a photo or map, either blank or with additional information--
Changes in the map will be noted with an overlay.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"An overlay of marble will overlie the pedestal; we hope it won't seem overly ornate."

Note--"layover" ( one word ) means a wait between connecting flights--
We will have a two-hour layover in Chicago.
Note # 2--"lay over" ( two words ) means to be placed or spread ( lay ) on top of ( over )--
The towel should lay over the railing, so it will dry.

lime, Lyme

Lime or lime means the green citrus fruit--
He wants a wedge of lime to squeeze on his salad.
Lime may be used to describe something that looks like a lime--
He wants to paint the trim lime green.

Lyme ( usually capitalized, rhymes with lime ) is the name of a place; the disease borne by ticks was named for it--
The doctor thinks he may have Lyme disease.
Make sure to check for ticks; they can carry Lyme disease.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"It's called Lyme disease after a town in Connecticut; eating a lime doesn't have anything to do with it."