Commonly Confused Words

Hi folks,

Here is another set of ‘commonly confused words’. As requested by some of you I am also giving you the usage of those words. Let me know if it serves the purpose.

Cession

The act of ceding, as by treaty esp. the transfer of territory by one country to another.

Sentence: The cession of J&K was demanded by Pakistan.

Cessation

A temporary or complete stopping; discontinuance; pause.

Sentence: The cessation of hostilities between the two nations was a prelude to peace.

Comprehensible

Capable of being comprehended or understood; intelligible.

Sentence: Her speech was scarcely comprehensible

Comprehensive

Of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive

Sentence: He has a comprehensive collection of Amar Chitra Katha comics.

Council

An assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice; committee

Sentence: They hold their council meetings on Sunday.

Counsel

Advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.

Sentence: I will bear your counsel in mind.

Contemptible

Deserving of or held in contempt; despicable.

Sentence: He is a contemptible fellow who sells his conscience for money.

Contemptuous

Showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.

Sentence: He replied in a very contemptuous manner.

Corporal

Of the human body; bodily; physical.

Sentence: Corporal punishment is strictly prohibited in this school

Corporeal

Relates to matter as opposed to spirit

Sentence: God is not a corporeal being

On that note,

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