Word Often Confused & Misused Chapter 25

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of 'accept'?

To exclude something

To hope

To receive a thing (correct)

To change accordingly

Which of the following words is synonymous with 'adopt'?

To improve something

To capture

To take another person's child legally (correct)

To escape from something

Which word means 'to escape'?

Allude

Elude (correct)

Amoral

Adept

What does 'adverse' mean?

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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Which word is related to morals?

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What does 'alternate' refer to?

One after another Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to offer an opinion'?

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Study Notes

Word Confusions and Misuses

"Allude" means to refer to something indirectly, as demonstrated by subtly mentioning a person without saying their name.

Commonly Confused Words

Accept: To receive a thing willingly or agree to something.
Except: Used to indicate an exclusion; leaving apart a particular item or group.
Expect: To anticipate or hope for something to happen.
Suspect: To have a suspicion or apprehension about something or someone.
Adopt: To legally take another person's child as one’s own or to accept a new idea or method.
Adept: Refers to a high proficiency or skill in a particular area or task.
Adapt: To modify or adjust something to fit new conditions or situations.

Distinctions in Reference

Allude: To refer to something in a casual or indirect manner.
Elude: To escape or evade something, such as a pursuit or understanding.
Alternate: Referring to a choice or option taken one after another, not simultaneously.
Alternative: Indicates a substitute or another option available.

Sensory Terms

Aural: Pertaining to the ear or hearing.
Oral: Related to the mouth or verbal communication.

Quantity and Access

Access: The means of approaching or entering a place; ability to access something.
Excess: An amount that surpasses what is normal or required.

Attitude and Perception

Averse: Having a strong dislike or opposition toward something.
Adverse: Indicating unfavorable conditions or situations.

Advice vs. Advise

Advice (N): A recommendation or an opinion offered for consideration.
Advise (V): The act of offering guidance or opinions to someone.

Cause and Effect

Affect (V): To have an impact on or influence something.
Effect (N): The result or outcome produced by a cause.

Applicability and Contrast

Apposite: Refers to something that is relevant, appropriate, or suitable for the situation.
Opposite: Denotes something that is contrary or situated directly across.

Corrections

Amend: To make improvements or changes to something.
Emend: To correct errors or remove mistakes in a text.

Moral Context

Amoral: Lacking a moral sense or not considering moral principles.
Immoral: Acting in ways that do not conform to accepted moral standards.

Humorous and Historical

Antics: Playful or silly acts, often meant to amuse.
Antiques: Objects that are over a hundred years old, valued for their historical significance or rarity.