Commonly confused words Flashcards

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1
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say yes to an offer/invitation

A

accept

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get or buy sth

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acquire

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3
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have an influence on sth or smb

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affect

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4
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to tell smb confidetly that sth is true

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assure

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5
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aconsellador

A

council

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6
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to give advice

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counsel

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7
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result of a particular influence

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effect

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8
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ask for information

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enquire

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9
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make sth certian to happen

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ensure

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10
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not including

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except

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11
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important in history

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historic

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12
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set in the past

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historical

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13
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to protect yourself against a risk

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insure

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