Looks Can Fool You, 18

het·ero·nym

Noun: one of two or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]

that differ in pronunciation and meaning

(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)

First Known Use: circa 1889

17. converse

“The converse of your thesis, Yo,

Is that it’s you who has to go—

Just thought that I would let you know.”

I overheard these two converse—

And wondered which of them was worse?

But muttered just a silent curse.

Such problems when you overhear

The talk of others who are near:

It fogs and smogs your atmosphere.