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evils (EE vuhlz) (noun)
1. Things that are morally bad or wrong; wickedness: Why are there so many evils caused by people against others?
2. Things that are causes or sources of suffering, injuries, or destruction: The social evils of poverty and injustice still exist on a global scale.
2. Things that are causes or sources of suffering, injuries, or destruction: The social evils of poverty and injustice still exist on a global scale.
weevils (WEE vuhlz) (noun)
Any of numerous beetles, especially the snout beetle, that characteristically have a downward-curving snout and are destructive to nuts, fruits, stems, and roots: The weevils practically destroyed most of the almond trees in the area last year.
As for evils, Vince is trying to eliminate the weevils in Elma's orchards.
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