CONFUSING ENGLISH-WORDS **********1. ACCEDE AND EXCEEDAccede means "to agree or allow": Hiram Cheaply finally acceded to accepting the presidency of the company.
Exceed means "to go beyond, to surpass": The amount of alcohol in his blood exceeded the previous record.
2. ADAPT , ADEPT AND ADOPTAdapt means "to adjust": Swati quickly adapted to living away .Adept means "skilled": Parul is adept at speaking languages.
Adopt means to "accept as your own": It was difficult to adopt only one puppy from the animal shelter.
3. AFFECT AND EFFECTAffect is most often used as a verb meaning "to influence": The president's speech affected his views of the upcoming election.
The verb effect means "to cause": Batting her eyes so flirtatiously effected a strong desire in Rajiv to embrace Shruti .
4. ASCENT, ASSENT & ACCENTAscent is an upward movement: Leo's ascent to the presidency of the company came slowly.
Assent means "to agree to": Geeta could not begin the project unless management assented.
Accent is the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words.
5.BAITED AND BATEDBaited usually refers to traps: Baiting deer in order to hunt them is illegal in most states.
Bated is seldom used but means "reduced, abated": Jessica bated her pace to let her running mate catch up.
6.BESIDE AND BESIDESBeside means "next to": Place the dishes beside the sink.
Besides is an adverb or preposition that means "also, additionally": I would enjoy going on a vacation besides.
7.BELIEF AND BELIEVEBelief is a noun: He had strong beliefs.
Believe is a verb: She believes she can do anything.
8.BLONDE AND BLONDBlonde describes women: Priyanka have just as much fun as blondes (blonde women).
Blond describes men: Raghu was not a natural blond. This distinction is not necessary though: blond is now generally accepted for both men and women.
9. BREATH AND BREATHEBreath is a noun meaning "the air pulled into the lungs": Take a deep breath and relax.
Breathe, with an E on the end, is a verb: Just breathe deeply and calm down.
10. BRIDAL AND BRIDLEBridal has to do a bride and her wedding: June May threw her bridal bouquet to the screaming crowd of single women.
A bridle is a halter or restraint, such as a horse bridle: Old Frosty didn't like the bridle over his head.
11. Canvas and CanvassCanvas - It is cloth or fabric: a canvas bag to bring to the beach.
Canvass - means "to conduct a survey or examine thoroughly", or "to seek votes": She canvassed all the stores before she found the right dress.
12. Capital and CapitolCapital - A capital is where the seat of government is: The capital of the United States is Washington DC. Capital can also mean "wealth" or "a large letter".
Capitol - The Capitol (usually capitalized) is the actual building in which the government and legislature meets: We will travel to the Capitol this weekend.
13. Censor, Sensor and CensureCensor - It is to prohibit free expression: The principal censored all references to smoking in school publications.
Sensor - It is something that interprets stimulation: The lights are turned on by a movement sensor.
Censure - It is rebuke, harsh criticism: Morty Skustin was severely censured for putting the frog in the water cooler.
14. Cite, Site and SightCite - It means "to quote or mention": He cited a famous theorist in his speech.
Site - It is a noun meaning "a place": At which site will we stage the party?
Sight - It is a noun meaning "view": The sight of the New York City skyline is spectacular.
15. Coarse and CourseCoarse - It is an adjective meaning "rough, big-grained, not fine": We need to use coarse sandpaper to remove the paint from this wood.
Course - It is a noun referring to a direction (the course of a ship) or a series of lectures on one subject (a history course in college): The poetry course Stu deBaker took in colldge changed the course of his life.
16. Dairy and DiaryDairy - A dairy is a farm where milk and milk products are produced: Madeleine grew up on a dairy and knows how to churn butter.
Diary - A diary is the daily journal kept: Rhoda Book writes in her diary for two hours every night.
17. Desert and DessertDesert means "to abandon" (and can also be a noun, meaning "a wasteland"): Cooley deserted his family when they all got tattoos and lip piercings.
Dessert is the sweet course of a meal: The whole family wanted to have cake for dessert.
18. Device and DeviseDevise - A device is an instrument used to perform a task: This device will peel apples for you.
Devise is to create or invent: They will devise a scheme to continue the business.
19.Discreet and DiscreteDiscreet means "modest and prudent": Please be discreet about the surprise party, we don't want her to find out.
Discrete means "separate and distinct": Even though they were married, they kept their money in two discrete accounts.
20. Elicit and IllicitElicit is a verb that means "to draw out": The teacher had trouble eliciting responses from the students.
Illicit is an adjective meaning "illegal or illegitimate": Illicit drugs or illicit behavior may help you enter jail.
21. Emigrant and ImmigrantEmigrant - An emigrant is a person who leaves his native country to settle in another: The emigrants left everything behind in search of something more.
Immigrant - An immigrant refers is person who moves to a new country: Many immigrants settle in this country every year.
22.dual: (adj.) twofoldduel: (n.) a fight between two people
23.eminent: (adj.) famousimminent: (adj.) likely to occur soon
24.extant: (adj.) still existingextent: (n.) the degree of something
25.personal: (adj) pertaining to oneselfpersonnel: (n.) the employees of a company or organization
26.principal: (n.) head of a school; money ownedprincipal: (adj.) chief; most important
principle: (n.) a rule or doctrine
27.quiet: (adj.) not noisyquite: (adv.) completely
28.stationary: (adj.) in a fixed positionstationery: (n.) paper to write on
29.than: (conj.) used to compare thingsthen: (adv.) indicating time
30. accept is a verb similar to receive or takeWill you accept my apology?
except is most commonly used as a preposition that means excluding
I like everything on the menu except the curried lamb.
31. lie means recline (past tenses = lay, lain)My cat’s favorite place to lie in the morning is on my newspaper.
lay, like put, transfers action to something else (past tenses = laid, laid)
The judge laid the bouquet of flowers at the winning Border Collie’s paws.
32. advice is a noun similar to recommendationI didn’t ask for Samantha’s advice, but she gave it to me anyway.
advise is a verb similar to recommend
The doctor advised me to drink more water when I exercise
33. farther is the preferred word when describing physical distanceIf I lived farther from campus, perhaps I would get more exercise.
further generally refers to figurative distance
happy reading :)
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Exceed means "to go beyond, to surpass": The amount of alcohol in his blood exceeded the previous record.
2. ADAPT , ADEPT AND ADOPTAdapt means "to adjust": Swati quickly adapted to living away .Adept means "skilled": Parul is adept at speaking languages.
Adopt means to "accept as your own": It was difficult to adopt only one puppy from the animal shelter.
3. AFFECT AND EFFECTAffect is most often used as a verb meaning "to influence": The president's speech affected his views of the upcoming election.
The verb effect means "to cause": Batting her eyes so flirtatiously effected a strong desire in Rajiv to embrace Shruti .
4. ASCENT, ASSENT & ACCENTAscent is an upward movement: Leo's ascent to the presidency of the company came slowly.
Assent means "to agree to": Geeta could not begin the project unless management assented.
Accent is the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words.
5.BAITED AND BATEDBaited usually refers to traps: Baiting deer in order to hunt them is illegal in most states.
Bated is seldom used but means "reduced, abated": Jessica bated her pace to let her running mate catch up.
6.BESIDE AND BESIDESBeside means "next to": Place the dishes beside the sink.
Besides is an adverb or preposition that means "also, additionally": I would enjoy going on a vacation besides.
7.BELIEF AND BELIEVEBelief is a noun: He had strong beliefs.
Believe is a verb: She believes she can do anything.
8.BLONDE AND BLONDBlonde describes women: Priyanka have just as much fun as blondes (blonde women).
Blond describes men: Raghu was not a natural blond. This distinction is not necessary though: blond is now generally accepted for both men and women.
9. BREATH AND BREATHEBreath is a noun meaning "the air pulled into the lungs": Take a deep breath and relax.
Breathe, with an E on the end, is a verb: Just breathe deeply and calm down.
10. BRIDAL AND BRIDLEBridal has to do a bride and her wedding: June May threw her bridal bouquet to the screaming crowd of single women.
A bridle is a halter or restraint, such as a horse bridle: Old Frosty didn't like the bridle over his head.
11. Canvas and CanvassCanvas - It is cloth or fabric: a canvas bag to bring to the beach.
Canvass - means "to conduct a survey or examine thoroughly", or "to seek votes": She canvassed all the stores before she found the right dress.
12. Capital and CapitolCapital - A capital is where the seat of government is: The capital of the United States is Washington DC. Capital can also mean "wealth" or "a large letter".
Capitol - The Capitol (usually capitalized) is the actual building in which the government and legislature meets: We will travel to the Capitol this weekend.
13. Censor, Sensor and CensureCensor - It is to prohibit free expression: The principal censored all references to smoking in school publications.
Sensor - It is something that interprets stimulation: The lights are turned on by a movement sensor.
Censure - It is rebuke, harsh criticism: Morty Skustin was severely censured for putting the frog in the water cooler.
14. Cite, Site and SightCite - It means "to quote or mention": He cited a famous theorist in his speech.
Site - It is a noun meaning "a place": At which site will we stage the party?
Sight - It is a noun meaning "view": The sight of the New York City skyline is spectacular.
15. Coarse and CourseCoarse - It is an adjective meaning "rough, big-grained, not fine": We need to use coarse sandpaper to remove the paint from this wood.
Course - It is a noun referring to a direction (the course of a ship) or a series of lectures on one subject (a history course in college): The poetry course Stu deBaker took in colldge changed the course of his life.
16. Dairy and DiaryDairy - A dairy is a farm where milk and milk products are produced: Madeleine grew up on a dairy and knows how to churn butter.
Diary - A diary is the daily journal kept: Rhoda Book writes in her diary for two hours every night.
17. Desert and DessertDesert means "to abandon" (and can also be a noun, meaning "a wasteland"): Cooley deserted his family when they all got tattoos and lip piercings.
Dessert is the sweet course of a meal: The whole family wanted to have cake for dessert.
18. Device and DeviseDevise - A device is an instrument used to perform a task: This device will peel apples for you.
Devise is to create or invent: They will devise a scheme to continue the business.
19.Discreet and DiscreteDiscreet means "modest and prudent": Please be discreet about the surprise party, we don't want her to find out.
Discrete means "separate and distinct": Even though they were married, they kept their money in two discrete accounts.
20. Elicit and IllicitElicit is a verb that means "to draw out": The teacher had trouble eliciting responses from the students.
Illicit is an adjective meaning "illegal or illegitimate": Illicit drugs or illicit behavior may help you enter jail.
21. Emigrant and ImmigrantEmigrant - An emigrant is a person who leaves his native country to settle in another: The emigrants left everything behind in search of something more.
Immigrant - An immigrant refers is person who moves to a new country: Many immigrants settle in this country every year.
22.dual: (adj.) twofoldduel: (n.) a fight between two people
23.eminent: (adj.) famousimminent: (adj.) likely to occur soon
24.extant: (adj.) still existingextent: (n.) the degree of something
25.personal: (adj) pertaining to oneselfpersonnel: (n.) the employees of a company or organization
26.principal: (n.) head of a school; money ownedprincipal: (adj.) chief; most important
principle: (n.) a rule or doctrine
27.quiet: (adj.) not noisyquite: (adv.) completely
28.stationary: (adj.) in a fixed positionstationery: (n.) paper to write on
29.than: (conj.) used to compare thingsthen: (adv.) indicating time
30. accept is a verb similar to receive or takeWill you accept my apology?
except is most commonly used as a preposition that means excluding
I like everything on the menu except the curried lamb.
31. lie means recline (past tenses = lay, lain)My cat’s favorite place to lie in the morning is on my newspaper.
lay, like put, transfers action to something else (past tenses = laid, laid)
The judge laid the bouquet of flowers at the winning Border Collie’s paws.
32. advice is a noun similar to recommendationI didn’t ask for Samantha’s advice, but she gave it to me anyway.
advise is a verb similar to recommend
The doctor advised me to drink more water when I exercise
33. farther is the preferred word when describing physical distanceIf I lived farther from campus, perhaps I would get more exercise.
further generally refers to figurative distance
happy reading :)
#SSC #IBPS #SBI #RBI #NABARD #NICL #NIACL #CAT #NMAT #everydayquiz
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