confused words Flashcards
1
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adverse v. averse
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hostile v. reluctant
2
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affect v. effect
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verb v. noun
3
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biannual v. biennial
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twice yr v. every other yr
4
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capital v. capitol
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money, city v. building
5
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chord v. cord
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music note v. rope
6
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climatic v. climactic
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weather v. climax
7
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compliment v. complement
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praise v. to make complete
8
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convince v. persuade
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idea v. action
9
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council v. counsel
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group of people v. give advice
10
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disinterested v. uninterested
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impartial v. not caring
11
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discreet v. discrete
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careful v. separate, differentiated
12
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eminent v. imminent
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distinguished v. due at any moment
13
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libel v. liable
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defame v. responsible
14
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lose v. loose
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misplace v. not tight
15
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martial v. marshal
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pertaining to military v. law enforcement
