Discreet vs. Discrete
This is a little trickier than affect/effect because both these words are adjectives.
discreet: circumspect, prudent, trustworthy
discrete: separate and distinct
The difference in the definition of these words generally results in amusing sentences when they're mixed up:
"She was not a very discrete person."
"They claim that any discreet image can be defined by..."
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
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