Simple Words and Phrases
Bold marks the dirty dozen, the 12 offenders most likely to weaken your work.
| A-B| C-D | E-F | H-I | L-M | N-0 | P-R | S-T | U-Y | |
| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| a and/or b | a or b or both |
| accompany | go with |
| accomplish | carry out, do |
| accorded | given |
| accordingly | so |
| accrue | add, gain |
| accurate | correct, exact, right |
| additional | added, more, other |
| address | discuss |
| addressees | you |
| addressees are requested | (omit), please |
| adjacent to | next to |
| advantageous | helpful |
| adversely impact on | hurt, set back |
| advise | recommend, tell |
| afford an opportunity | allow, let |
| aircraft | plane |
| allocate | divide |
| anticipate | expect |
| a number of | some |
| apparent | clear, plain |
| appreciable | many |
| appropriate | (omit), proper, right |
| approximate | about |
| arrive onboard | arrive |
| as a means of | to |
| ascertain | find out, learn |
| as prescribed by | in, under |
| assist, assistance | aid, help |
| attain | meet |
| attempt | try |
| at the present time | at present, now |
| be advised | (omit) |
| benefit | help |
| by means of | by, with |
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| capability | ability |
| caveat | warning |
| close proximity | near |
| combat environment | combat |
| combined | joint |
| commence | begin, start |
| comply with | follow |
| component | part |
| comprise | form, include, make up |
| concerning | about, on |
| consequently | so |
| consolidate | combine, join, merge |
| constitutes | is, forms, makes up |
| contains | has |
| convene | meet |
| currently | (omit), now |
| deem | believe, consider, think |
| delete | cut, drop |
| demonstrate | prove, show |
| depart | leave |
| designate | appoint, choose, name |
| desire | want, wish |
| determine | decide, figure, find |
| disclose | show |
| discontinue | drop, stop |
| disseminate | give, issue, pass, send |
| due to the fact that | due to, since |
| during the period | during |
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| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| effect modifications | make changes |
| elect | choose, pick |
| eliminate | cut, drop, end |
| employ | use |
| encounter | meet |
| endeavor | try |
| ensure | make sure |
| enumerate | count |
| equipments | equipment |
| equitable | fair |
| establish | set up, prove, show |
| evidenced | showed |
| evident | clear |
| exhibit | show |
| expedite | hasten, speed up |
| expeditious | fast, quick |
| expend | spend |
| expertise | ability |
| expiration | end |
| facilitate | ease, help |
| failed to | didn't |
| feasible | can be done, workable |
| females | women |
| finalize | complete, finish |
| for a period of | for |
| for example,______etc. | for example, such as |
| forfeit | give up, lose |
| forward | send |
| frequently | often |
| function | act, role, work |
| furnish | give, send |
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| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| has a requirement for | needs |
| herein | here |
| heretofore | until now |
| herewith | below, here |
| however | but |
| identical | same |
| identify | find, name, show |
| immediately | at once |
| impacted | affected, changed |
| implement | carry out, start |
| in accordance with | by, following, per, under |
| in addition | also, besides, too |
| in an effort to | to |
| inasmuch as | since |
| in a timely manner | on time, promptly |
| inception | start |
| incumbent upon | must |
| indicate | show, write down |
| indication | sign |
| initial | first |
| initiate | start |
| in lieu of | instead |
| in order that | for, so |
| in order to | to |
| in regard to | about, concerning, on |
| in relation to | about, with, to |
| inter alia | (omit) |
| interface | meet, work with |
| interpose no objection | don't object |
| in the amount of | for |
| in the event of | if |
| in the near future | shortly, soon |
| in the process of | (omit) |
| in view of | since |
| in view of the above | so |
| is applicable to | applies to |
| is authorized to | may |
| is in consonance with | agrees with, follows |
| is responsible for | (omit) handles |
| it appears | seems |
| it is | (omit) |
| it is essential | must, need to |
| it is requested | please, we request, I request |
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| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| liaison | discussion |
| limited number | limits |
| magnitude | size |
| maintain | keep, support |
| maximum | greatest, largest, most |
| methodology | method |
| minimize | decrease, method |
| minimum | least, smallest |
| modify | change |
| monitor | check, watch |
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| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| necessitate | cause, need |
| notify | let know, tell |
| not later than 10 May | by 10 May, before 11 May |
| not later than 1600 | by 1600 |
| notwithstanding | inspite of, still |
| numerous | many |
| objective | aim, goal |
| obligate | bind, compel |
| observe | see |
| on a _________basis | (omit) |
| operate | run, use, work |
| optimum | best, greatest, most |
| option | choice, way |
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| parameters | limits |
| participate | take part |
| perform | do |
| permit | let |
| pertaining to | about, of, on |
| portion | part |
| possess | have, own |
| practicable | practical |
| preclude | prevent |
| previous | earlier |
| previously | before |
| prioritize | rank |
| prior to | before |
| proceed | do, go ahead, try |
| procure | (omit) |
| proficiency | skill |
| promulgate | issue, publish |
| provide | give, offer, say |
| provided that | if |
| provides guidance for | guides |
| purchase | buy |
| pursuant to | by, following, per, under |
| reflect | say, show |
| regarding | about, of, on |
| relative to | about, on |
| relocate | move |
| remain | stay |
| remain | stay |
| remainder | rest |
| remuneration | pay, payment |
| render | give, make |
| represents | is |
| request | ask |
| require | must, need |
| requirement | need |
| reside | live |
| retain | keep |
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| said, some, such | the, this, that |
| selection | choice |
| set forth in | in |
| similar to | like |
| solicit | ask for, request |
| state-of-the-art | latest |
| subject | the, this, your |
| submit | give, send |
| subsequent | later, next |
| subsequently | after, later, then |
| substantial | large, much |
| successfully complete | complete, pass |
| sufficient | enough |
| take action to | (omit) |
| terminate | end, stop |
| the month of | (omit) |
| there are | (omit) |
| therefore | so |
| therein | there |
| there is | (omit) |
| thereof | its, their |
| the undersigned | I |
| the use of | (omit) |
| this activity, command | us, we |
| timely | prompt |
| time period | (either one) |
| transmit | send |
| type | (omit) |
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| INSTEAD OF | TRY |
| under the provisions of | under |
| until such time as | until |
| utilize, utilization | use |
| validate | confirm |
| viable | practical, workable |
| vice | instead of, versus |
| warrant | call for, permit |
| whereas | because, since |
| with reference to | about |
| with the exception of | except for |
| witnessed | saw |
| your office | you |
| / (slash) | and, or |
