Monday, April 7, 2008

"Reek" and "Wreak"

"Reek" refers to a terrible smell. It can be a verb or a noun. "Your socks reek! I can't stand the reek of your socks."

"Wreak" is usually used with the word "havoc", and refers to damage. It is a verb. "If the cat gets into the cupboard, he will wreak havoc with the china."

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