logical, logistical

Logical or logical means rational, sensible, or using clear and sound reasoning or argument--
It's a common logical fallacy; it doesn't belong in a sound argument.
Write down all of the logical reasons for your decision, so you won't be swayed by emotion.

Logistical or logistical describes something related to the movement or supply of goods, services, or personnel--
We have more people to house than we planned for; it's a logistical mess.
It would take a logistical miracle to supply all of these soldiers before we run out of food.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"We'll need all of our most logical people to help solve this logistical problem."

dicast, diecast

Dicast or dicast means a juryman of ancient Athens, called on to hear and decide law cases--
In Ancient Greece, a citizen might be called upon to serve as a dicast.
He was the only dicast to turn down his thumb.

Diecast or diecast ( sometimes spelled die-cast, rhymes with dicast ) means to make a metal object by pouring molten metal into a mold--
We want to  hire someone to diecast an historically accurate replica.
He is learning to diecast precision parts.

Diecast may also describe a metal object made by pouring molten metal into a mold--
He has a collection of diecast model cars.
This is an old diecast metal toy; it may be valuable.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Here is a set of mid-century diecast chessmen; the rook may be a dicast from Ancient Greece, the pawn a soldier."

purr, per

Purr or purr is the sound a contented cat makes, a low vibrating rumble, also made by some other animals--

This cat has a very loud purr.
You want the engine to make a purr, not a roar.


Purr may also mean to make the sound of a contented cat--
I can hear the cat purr from across the room.
"I'll be sittin' next to her and she'll purr like a kitten..."

Per or per ( rhymes with purr ) most commonly means for each--
We can't afford to spend more than a dollar per item.
If you buy more than a hundred, they'll be twenty-five cents per pair.
Our employer will reimburse us at a rate of thirty cents per mile.

Per is also an archaic ( no longer in use ) word meaning "by way of"--
Have this sent per the parcel delivery service.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He's been feeding the cat at a rate of three treats per purr."

purree, purée

Purée or purée ( sometimes printed or typed without the accent mark ) means a mash; food ground or blended to a paste--
Blend the mixture to a purée, and add to the soup.
Beat the ingredients to a purée, and allow them to cool.

Purée or purée also means to grind or blend food to a paste--
Would you purée some fruit for the baby?
Some cooks purée the vegetables instead of cooking them to a mash.

Purree or purree is a dye or pigment from India, used in paint, also called Indian yellow--
The wonderful deep yellow color is called purree.
He wants some paint made with real purree, from India.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Purée the sauce until it is the color of purree."

expose, exposé

Expose or expose means to make something visible, usually by uncovering it; to leave something uncovered or unprotected, literally or figuratively--
Cutting down the tree will expose the house to the sun.
His liberal stance may expose him to criticism.

Exposé or exposé  means a report of the facts, most commonly used to mean a news item or article that reveals a scandal of some kind--
Watch the late news for an exposé of corruption in local government.
She is working on an exposé of toxic waste dumping.

Now that you know that, you can say-- 
"In this shocking exposé, we will expose the irresponsible decisions made by health insurers"

bulbul, bulbil

Bulbul or bulbul means one of a family of songbirds found in Africa and part of Asia--
He recorded the song of a bulbul while on a trip to Africa.
This looks like the nest of a bulbul.

Bulbil or bulbil ( sometimes spelled bulbel ) means a tiny bulb that grows between a leaf and stem in some plants--
The bulbil will grow into a new plant if you water it.
Each bulbil may form a new onion plant.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The bulbul may be interested in eating a bulbil from the lily; we'd need to ask an ornithologist."

camo, cameo

Camo or camo is an abbreviation ( short form ) of "camouflage", meaning something used to hide the presence of military equipment, usually by painting or covering it to match its surroundings--
He's nearly impossible to see when he's wearing camo.
She likes the camo print shirt; I think it's weird.

Cameo or cameo means a small carved image set in a piece of jewelry, usually on a background of  a different material--
He bought that cameo in Italy; it's a very nice one.
She doesn't want a lady in profile; she wants a cameo with a dog on it.

Cameo may also mean a brief literary piece or dramatic role--
The piece is a cameo, describing the life of a small town editor.
Your favorite actor has a cameo role in this film.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"It's a custom made cameo of a soldier, done in camo green and brown."