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Commonly Misused Words Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
Q

To receive, usually willingly; believe

A

Accept

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2
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To exclude, to leave out

A

Except

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3
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Verb meaning to cause a change in, to influence

A

Affect

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4
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Noun meaning results or verb meaning to bring into being

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Effect

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5
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Phrase meaning “completely perpared”

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All ready

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6
Q

Adverb used to describe something that has happened before a certain time

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Already

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7
Q

Implies satisfaction or correctness

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All right

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8
Q

NEVER USE THIS WORD

A

Alright

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9
Q

The possessive form of it, shows ownership

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Its

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10
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A contraction for it is

A

It’s

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11
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Adjective meaning free from anything that binds; not fastened securely

A

Loose

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12
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Verb meaning to part with by accident

A

Lose

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13
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The act or an intsance of losing

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Loss

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14
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Means to be in a position in front of, to go in advance

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Precede

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15
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Means to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping: to carry on or continue any action or progress.

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Proceed

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