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Words which are often confused with each other--List#2


Hello aspirants, there are certain pair of words in which either the words, look similar or they sound similar--- that is the reason they are often confused with each other. This confusion leads to negative marks in exams.

Therefore to avoid confusion we have selected such words and elaborated there meaning side by side.


 Hope this will help. Let's start !!!





CONFUSED WORDS LIST#2




1. emulate & amulet

 emulate: to attempt to equal or surpass, especially by imitation

amulet: an object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury


2. content & contend

content: desiring no more than what one has; satisfied

contend: a) to struggle in rivalry, battle, etc;
                b) debate; to argue earnestly


3. felicity & facility

felicity: great happiness; bliss

facility: ease in moving, acting, or doing


4. impious & impetuous & imperious
 impious: lacking due respect or dutifulness; not pious; irreligious

impetuous: a) liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive
                    b) moving with great force or violence; rushing

imperious: a) arrogantly domineering or overbearing
                  b) urgent, imperative


5. restitution & destitution
restitution: a) the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen

                    b) reparation made by giving an equivalent or compensation for
                        loss, damage, or injury caused

                    c) restoration to the former or original state or position.

 destitution: the condition of being extremely poor



6. implore & explore

implore: to make an earnest appeal; to beg for urgently

explore: to investigate systematically; examine


 7. deferential & differential

deferential: marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful; polite

differential: constituting a difference; distinguishing

8. eminent & imminent

eminent: well-known and respected, especially for achievement in a particular field

imminent: about to occur; impending; liable to happen soon


9. hoard & horde

hoard : a) an accumulated store hidden away for future use;
             b) to keep hidden or private

 horde: a large group or crowd; a swarm

 Bonus: "hoarding": a large board used for displaying advertising posters, as by a road.
10. corroborate & collaborate

corroborate: to strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain; confirm

collaborate: to work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort





Vocabulary list

Hope this will help!! 😊😊

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