Confusable words Flashcards
DISBELIEVING x UNBELIEVABLE
DISBELIEVING = doubting
UNBELIEVABLE = hardly possible to believe
COMPREHENSIVE x COMPREHENSIBLE
COMPREHENSIVE = extensive, with details
COMPREHENSIBLE = easy to understand
ESPOUSE x EXPOUND
ESPOUSE = adopt; champion, advocate: espouse a plan; to marry sb.
EXPOUND = explain; state in detail: to expound a theory
DISINTERESTED x UNINTERESTED
DISINTERESTED = unbiased by personal interest; not influenced by selfish motives; impartial; neutral.
UNINTERESTED = not interested, uncaring, apathetic, indifferent.
EXHAUSTED x EXHAUSTIVE
EXHAUSTED = extremely tired, weary; worn out
EXHAUSTIVE = comprehensive in scope; thorough.
HISTORIC x HISTORICAL
HISTORIC = having importance in or influence on history.
HISTORICAL = based on past events or set in the past
INDUSTRIAL x INDUSTRIOUS
INDUSTRIAL = of, relating to, or resulting from the manufacturing industry.
INDUSTRIOUS = energetic in application to work or study; hard working.
LOATH x LOATHE
LOATH = unwilling; reluctant.
LOATHE = abominate; hate.
PERSONAL x PERSONNEL
PERSONAL = relating to a particular person; private.
PERSONNEL = body of persons employed in an organization or business.
SUITES x SUITS
SUITES = a set of rooms, furniture, music, etc.
SUITS = a set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions.
AFFECT x EFFECT
AFFECT = to have an influence on or effect a change in sth/sb.
EFFECT = a result; an influence.
ACCEPT x EXCEPT
ACCEPT = receive; answer affirmatively.
EXCEPT = leave out; exclude; with the exclusion of sth/sb.
EMIGRATION x IMMIGRATION
EMIGRATION = to leave one country or region to settle in another.
IMMIGRATION = the movement of non-native people into a country in order to settle there.
COMPLIMENTARY x COMPLEMENTARY
COMPLIMENTARY = expressing praise; flattering
COMPLEMENTARY = acting as or forming a complement; completing.
INFORMATIVE x INFORMED
INFORMATIVE = mainly used for things such as
writing, research, interviews;
INFORMED = used for people.
