Commonly Confused Pairs (Parts 1, 2, & 3) Flashcards
1
Q
Flout
A
To disregard in a scornful manner.
2
Q
Flaunt
A
To show off something in a very obvious manner.
3
Q
Discrete
A
Separated into distinct groups.
4
Q
Discreet
A
Not drawing attention to an activity that is generally kept private.
5
Q
Affect
A
To cause something to happen.
6
Q
Effect
A
Result, outcome.
7
Q
Venal
A
Open to corruption or bribery.
8
Q
Venial
A
Forgivable or pardonable.
9
Q
Complacent
A
Satisfied in the moment, not thinking of the future.
10
Q
Complaisant
A
Eager to please.
11
Q
Emigrate
A
To leave a country
12
Q
Immigrate
A
To enter another country.
13
Q
Allude
A
To reference something by not mentioning it specifically.
14
Q
Elude
A
To evade capture.
15
Q
Censor
A
To remove the objectionable parts from something.
