Advanced Homophone & Homonym List #4 Flashcards
Ambiguous
Expressing more than one meaning.
Ambivalent
Mixed feelings about something.
Amoral
Showing no concern.
Immoral
Violating what’s right.
Allusion
An implied reference in literature.
Illusion
Something misleading to the eye.
Amiable
Showing a friendly manner.
Amicable
Having a spirit of friendliness in difficulty.
Ascent
To climb something.
Assent
The expression of approval.
Conscience
An inner feeling of what’s right and wrong.
Conscious
To be aware of one’s surroundings.
Censure
To express disapproval.
Censor
A suppression of obscene parts.
Climactic
The most thrilling part.
Climatic
Weather.
Flaunt
Seeking admiration through display.
Flout
To defy a rule.
Elicit
To draw out a hidden response.
Illicit
Not permitted by RULES.
Eminent
Recognized within a profession.
Immanent
Existing within.
Imminent
About to happen.
Proscribe
Forbidden by LAW.
Prescribe
To recommend the use of treatment.
Tortuous
Full of twists and turns.
Torturous
Causing suffering.
Venal
Dishonesty for money.
Venial
Able to be forgiven.
Veracity
The quality of being truthful.
Voracity
Eager for large amounts.