My Confused Words Flashcards
- *Integrate**
- *vs**
- *Intricate**
- *vs**
- *Insticate**
Integrate
combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole.
“Transportation planning should be integrated with energy policy”
Intricate
very complicated or detailed.
“An intricate network of canals”
“An intricate machine”
Insticate
bring about or initiate (an action or event).
“The U.A.E. is not a bad place to instigate change in the region”
- *Though**
- *vs**
- *Through**
- *vs**
- *Thorough**
Though
despite the fact that; although.
“Though they were speaking in undertones, Philip could hear them”
Through
In at one end, side, or surface and out at the other
“To pass through a tunnel”
Thorough
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
“Planners need a thorough understanding of the subject
- *Rigor**
- *vs**
- *Vigor**
Rigor
the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
“His analysis is lacking in rigor”
Synonyms: Meticulousness, Carefulness, Diligence
Vigor
physical strength and good health.
“His wife, Gertrude, pronounced Florida a ‘vampire’ that sucked away their wealth and vigor”
Synonyms: Robustness, Health, Hardiness, Strength, Toughness
Dormant
vs
Dominant
Dominant
most important, powerful, or influential.
“They are now in an even more dominant position in the market”
Synonyms: Ruling, Governing, Controlling, Commanding, Ascendant
Dormant
in a state of rest or inactivity; inoperative; in abeyance
“The project is dormant for the time being”
“Dormant butterfies”
“Dormant volcano”
Synonyms: Asleep, Resting, Inactive, Passive, Inert, Latent
Discreet
vs
Discrete
Discreet
careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
“Though Billing was discreet about his sexual orientation, it was well known throughout Washington”
Synonyms: Careful, Circumspect, Cautious
Discrete
individually separate and distinct.
“Six discrete parts”
“Speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units”
Exploitation
vs
Exploration
Exploitation
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
“The exploitation of migrant workers”
“However, the exploitation of energy resources has been slow due to a shortage of capital and domestic political constraints”
Exploration
the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
“An exploration of the African interior”
Malicious
vs
Meticulous
Malicious
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.
“Malicious destruction of property”
Synonyms: Spiteful, Malevolent, Vindictive, Vengeful, Malign
Meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
“He had always been so meticulous about his appearance”
Synonyms: Careful, Conscientious, Diligent, Scrupulous, Punctilious
Advent
vs
Advert
vs
Avert
Advent
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
“The advent of the Third World War and its consequences are discussed in many of the papers”
Synonyms: Arrival, Emergence, Occurrence, Birth
Advert
refer to in speaking or writing.
“He had failed to advert to the consequences that his conduct was having”
Synonyms: Refer, Mention, Bring up
Avert
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
“Talks failed to avert a rail strike”
Synonyms: Prevent, Avoid
Inhabit
vs
Inhibit
Inhabit
(of a person, animal, or group) live in or occupy (a place or environment).
“A bird that inhabits North America”
Synonyms: Live, Occupy, Settle, Populate
Inhibit
hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
“Cold inhibits plant growth”
Synonyms: Impede, Hamper, Discourage
Meditation
vs
Mediation
Meditation
think deeply or focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting.
“As Howard meditated in silence, his mind cleared and his self-centered thoughts faded away.”
Mediation
intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration.
“The parties have sought mediation and it has failed”
“Wilson attempted to mediate between the powers to end the war”
Proprietary
vs
Propriety
Proprietary
relating to an ownership
“There is no proprietary right over flowing waters”
Propriety
the quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals
“He always behaved with the utmost propriety”
Debilitate
vs
Deliberate
Debilitate
make (someone) weak and infirm
“In recent years he became increasingly debilitated by heart failure”
Deliberate
done consciously and intentionally
“a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict”
