How to spell GRUARDS correctly?

If you find yourself misspelling "gruards", fret not! The correct word you may be looking for might be "guards". This common error arises due to the phonetic similarity between the two terms. So next time you need to mention those protective figures, remember to employ the proper spelling.

• gourds She uses dried gourds as unique, rustic birdhouses in her garden.
• GRADS The grads were excited to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.
• grands My grands are coming to visit me this weekend.
• Guards The castle guards were on high alert during the night.

Putrefication

• nitrification
• petrifaction
• purification
• putrefaction
• putrification
• vitrification