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2010-03-02, 11:24
Salam everybody
Today i'm going to share with you an important topic of vocabulary , and one of the most common problem we are confronted with , it's Confusng words
What are these
Words that sound alike or nearly alike but have different meanings often cause writers trouble
and now , here is some pairs with definitions and exemples , i hope it will be useful for you
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ACCEPT-to receive
He accepts defeat well.
EXCEPT-to take or leave out
Please take all the books off the ****f except for the red one.
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AFFECT-to influence
Lack of sleep affects the quality of your work.
EFFECT-n., result, v., to accomplish
The subtle effect of the lighting made the room look ominous.
Can the university effect such a change without disrupting classes?
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A LOT (two words)-many.
ALOT (one word)-Not the correct form.
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ALLUSION-an indirect reference
The professor made an allusion to Virginia Woolf's work.
ILLUSION-a false perception of reality
They saw a mirage: that is a type of illusion one sees in the desert.
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ALL READY-prepared
Dinner was all ready when the guests arrived.
ALREADY-by this time
The turkey was already burned when the guests arrived.
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ALTOGETHER-entirely
Altogether, I thought that the student's presentation was well planned.
ALL TOGETHER-gathered, with everything in one place
We were all together at the family reunion last spring.
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APART-to be separated
The chain-link fence kept the angry dogs apart. OR My old car fell apart before we reached California.
A PART-to be joined with
The new course was a part of the new field of study at the university. OR A part of this plan involves getting started at dawn.
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ASCENT- climb
The plane's ascent made my ears pop.
ASSENT-agreement
The martian assented to undergo experiments.
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BREATH-noun, air inhaled or exhaled
You could see his breath in the cold air.
BREATHE-verb, to inhale or exhale
If you don't breathe, then you are dead.
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CAPITAL-seat of government. Also financial resources.
The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
The firm had enough capital to build the new plant.
CAPITOL-the actual building in which the legislative body meets
The governor announced his resignation in a speech given at the capitol today.
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CITE-to quote or document
I cited ten quotes from the same author in my paper.
SIGHT-vision
The sight of the American flag arouses different emotions in different parts of the world.
SITE-position or place
The new office building was built on the site of a ce****ry.
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COMPLEMENT-noun, something that completes; verb, to complete
A nice dry white wine complements a seafood entree.
COMPLIMENT-noun, praise; verb, to praise
The professor complimented Betty on her proper use of a comma.
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CONSCIENCE-sense of right and wrong
The student's conscience kept him from cheating on the exam.
CONSCIOUS-awake
I was conscious when the burglar entered the house.
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COUNCIL-a group that consults or advises
The men and women on the council voted in favor of an outdoor concert in their town.
COUNSEL-to advise
The parole officer counseled the convict before he was released.
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ELICIT-to draw or bring out
The teacher elicited the correct response from the student.
ILLICIT-illegal
The Columbian drug lord was arrested for his illicit activities.
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EMINENT-famous, respected
The eminent podiatrist won the Physician of the Year award.
IMMANENT-inherent or intrinsic
The meaning of the poem was immanent, and not easily recognized.
IMMINENT-ready to take place
A fight between my sister and me is imminent from the moment I enter my house.
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ITS-of or belonging to it
The baby will scream as soon as its mother walks out of the room.
IT'S-contraction for it is
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
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LEAD-noun, a type of ****l
Is that pipe made of lead?
LED-verb, past tense of the verb "to lead"
She led the campers on an over-night hike
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Today i'm going to share with you an important topic of vocabulary , and one of the most common problem we are confronted with , it's Confusng words
What are these
Words that sound alike or nearly alike but have different meanings often cause writers trouble
and now , here is some pairs with definitions and exemples , i hope it will be useful for you
,
,
,
ACCEPT-to receive
He accepts defeat well.
EXCEPT-to take or leave out
Please take all the books off the ****f except for the red one.
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AFFECT-to influence
Lack of sleep affects the quality of your work.
EFFECT-n., result, v., to accomplish
The subtle effect of the lighting made the room look ominous.
Can the university effect such a change without disrupting classes?
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A LOT (two words)-many.
ALOT (one word)-Not the correct form.
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ALLUSION-an indirect reference
The professor made an allusion to Virginia Woolf's work.
ILLUSION-a false perception of reality
They saw a mirage: that is a type of illusion one sees in the desert.
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ALL READY-prepared
Dinner was all ready when the guests arrived.
ALREADY-by this time
The turkey was already burned when the guests arrived.
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ALTOGETHER-entirely
Altogether, I thought that the student's presentation was well planned.
ALL TOGETHER-gathered, with everything in one place
We were all together at the family reunion last spring.
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APART-to be separated
The chain-link fence kept the angry dogs apart. OR My old car fell apart before we reached California.
A PART-to be joined with
The new course was a part of the new field of study at the university. OR A part of this plan involves getting started at dawn.
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ASCENT- climb
The plane's ascent made my ears pop.
ASSENT-agreement
The martian assented to undergo experiments.
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BREATH-noun, air inhaled or exhaled
You could see his breath in the cold air.
BREATHE-verb, to inhale or exhale
If you don't breathe, then you are dead.
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CAPITAL-seat of government. Also financial resources.
The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
The firm had enough capital to build the new plant.
CAPITOL-the actual building in which the legislative body meets
The governor announced his resignation in a speech given at the capitol today.
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CITE-to quote or document
I cited ten quotes from the same author in my paper.
SIGHT-vision
The sight of the American flag arouses different emotions in different parts of the world.
SITE-position or place
The new office building was built on the site of a ce****ry.
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COMPLEMENT-noun, something that completes; verb, to complete
A nice dry white wine complements a seafood entree.
COMPLIMENT-noun, praise; verb, to praise
The professor complimented Betty on her proper use of a comma.
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CONSCIENCE-sense of right and wrong
The student's conscience kept him from cheating on the exam.
CONSCIOUS-awake
I was conscious when the burglar entered the house.
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COUNCIL-a group that consults or advises
The men and women on the council voted in favor of an outdoor concert in their town.
COUNSEL-to advise
The parole officer counseled the convict before he was released.
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ELICIT-to draw or bring out
The teacher elicited the correct response from the student.
ILLICIT-illegal
The Columbian drug lord was arrested for his illicit activities.
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EMINENT-famous, respected
The eminent podiatrist won the Physician of the Year award.
IMMANENT-inherent or intrinsic
The meaning of the poem was immanent, and not easily recognized.
IMMINENT-ready to take place
A fight between my sister and me is imminent from the moment I enter my house.
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ITS-of or belonging to it
The baby will scream as soon as its mother walks out of the room.
IT'S-contraction for it is
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
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LEAD-noun, a type of ****l
Is that pipe made of lead?
LED-verb, past tense of the verb "to lead"
She led the campers on an over-night hike
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