Word Woman

Welcome to another astounding installment of Word Woman's Weekly Work-Out! Don't let the cold, dark days of winter get you down --- keep your brain from going into hibernation by improving your vocabulary! Here's a double word score Word of the Week illuminating two words which are often confused:

Ensure: (verb) to guarantee; to make safe; to protect; to make sure
as opposed to
Insure: (verb) to provide insurance; to take out insurance -- "Word Traps", Jordan L. Linfield & Joseph Krevisky, Innovation Press, 1993.

Example: If you wish to ensure your family's financial security, be certain that you are well insured.