Vocab: Commonly Confused Words

Hi Folks,

Here is another round of commonly confused words:

Apposite:
Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
Opposite:
Diametrically different, antonym.

Avocation:
A subordinate occupation, usually one pursued for pleasure. A Hobby.
Vocation:
Particular occupation, business or profession.

Barbarism:
A state of society in which men were not civilised.
Barbarity:
Cruelty

Battle:
A hostile encounter or engagement between opposing military forces
War:
A conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations.

Canvas:
A closely woven, heavy cloth of cotton, hemp, or linen, used for tents, sails, etc.
Canvass:
To solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from people.

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