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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Commonly Confused Words

Hi folks,

Here are some more words that are often confused. Could be asked in question sets like “Fill in the blanks” etc.


Casual:
Occasional, irregular, careless
Causal:
Of the nature of cause and effect

Ceremonial:
Relating to ceremonies or rites
Ceremonious:
An excess of form; overdose of formality

Childish:
Silly. Often used in the negative sense.
Childlike:
Innocent, simple and frank. Often used in the positive sense.

Complement:
That which helps to complete a satisfactory whole
Compliment:
A mark of courtesy; an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration

Confidant:
A person entrusted with knowledge of one’s private affairs
Confident:
Fully assured

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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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Vocab: Commonly Confused Words

Hi Folks,


Let’s look at some commonly confused words. And down to brass tacks:

Access
The ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance
Excess
The fact of exceeding something else in amount or degree.
Going beyond what is regarded as customary or proper.
Accession
The act of coming into the possession of a right, title, office, etc.: accession to the throne.
An increase by something added: an accession of territory.


Artist
A person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria.
Artiste (ahr-teest)
An artist, esp. an actor, singer, dancer, or other public performer.
Artisan
A person skilled in an applied art; a craftsperson. E.g. a carpenter.


Allusion
A passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
Illusion
Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.



Affect
To act on; produce a change in.
Effect
Something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence
To produce as an effect; bring about; accomplish; make happen:


Altar
An elevated place like a platform, at which religious rites are performed.
Alter
To make different in some way.


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