Glossary of Commonly Confused Words Flashcards
1
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Afflict
A
v., cause pain
2
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Inflict
A
v., force pain or suffering, upon someone.
3
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Allude
A
refer to
4
Q
Elude
A
avoid, evade
5
Q
Ambivalent
A
having mixed feelings
6
Q
Ambiguous
A
unclear, able to be interpreted multiple ways
7
Q
Anecdote
A
brief story
8
Q
Antidote
A
substance that counteracts poison
9
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Appraise
A
evaluate, assess the value of
10
Q
Apprise
A
inform
11
Q
Censor
A
Remove offensive or inappropriate parts
12
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Censure
A
Punish
13
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Collaborate
A
work with
14
Q
Corroborate
A
confirm, make certain
15
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Descent
A
n., going down
