Common GRE-Level Words In Context ....Common Confused Words Flashcards
Already
: by this or that time, previously
He already completed his work.
All Ready
: completed prepared
The students were all ready to take their exam.
Altogether
: entirely, completely
She kept the figurines all together on her mantle.
Capital
: a city containing the seat of government the wealth or funds owned by a business or individual; resources
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. The company’s capital gains have diminished in recent years.
Capitol
; the building in which a legislative body meets
Our tip included a visit to the Capitol building in Washington DC
Coarse
:rough, not smooth; lacking refinement
The truck’s large wheels enabled it to navigate the coarse, rough terrain. His coarse language prevented him from getting hired for the job.
Course
: path, series of classes or studies
James’s favorite course is biology. The doctor suggested that Amy rest and let the disease run its course.
Here
: in this location
George Washington used to live here.
Hear
: to listen to or to perceive by the ear.
Did you hear the question/
Its
: a personal pronoun that shows possession
Please put the book back in its place
It’s
: the contraction of “it is” or “it has”
It’s snowing outside. It’s been too long.
Lead
: to act as a leader, to go first, or to take a superior position
The guide will lead us through the forest.
Led
; past tense of ‘lead’
The guide led us through the forest.
Lead
: a metal
It is dangerous to inhale fumes from paint containing lead.
Loose
: free, to set free, not tight
She always wears loose clothing when she does yoga.
Lose
: to become without
Use a bookmark so you don’t loose your place in your book.
Passed
: the past tense of pass: a euphemism for someone dying
We passed by her house on Sunday
Past
: the which has gone by or elapsed in time
In the past, Abby never used to study. We drove past her house.
Principle
: the head of a school; main or importation
The quarterback’s injury is the principal reason the team lost. The principle of the school meets with parents regularly.
Principle
: a fundamental law or truth
The laws of motion are among the most important principles in physics.
Stationary
: fixed, not moving
Thomas rode a stationary bicycle at the gym.
Stationery
: paper used for letter writing
The principal’s stationery has the school’s logo on the top.
Their
: possessive of “they”
Paul and Ben studied for their test together
There
: a place; in that matter or respect
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