Everlasting Summer Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Efficacy / Efficiency Efficacy: The ability to produce a desired or intended result. It's often used in the context of how well something works in theory (e.g., "The efficacy of the new drug was proven in clinical trials"). Efficiency: The ability to achieve a result with minimum wasted effort or resources. It focuses on the process and how well resources are used (e.g., "The efficiency of the machine improved production"). Complement / Compliment Complement: Something that completes or goes well with something (e.g., "The wine is a perfect complement to the meal"). Compliment: A polite expression of praise or admiration (e.g., "She received many compliments on her dress"). Stationary / Stationery Stationary: Not moving; still (e.g., "The car remained stationary at the traffic light"). Stationery: Paper, envelopes, and other writing materials (e.g., "She bought new stationery for her office"). Affect / Effect Affect: A verb meaning to influence (e.g., "The news will affect her mood"). Effect: A noun meaning the result or outcome (e.g., "The effect of the new policy was immediate"). Prescribe / Proscribe Prescribe: To recommend or authorize (e.g., "The doctor will prescribe medication"). Proscribe: To forbid or prohibit (e.g., "The law proscribes the use of certain chemicals"). Principle / Principal Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition (e.g., "He follows the principle of honesty"). Principal: The head of a school or the main person in a situation; also refers to a sum of money (e.g., "The principal of the school" or "The principal amount of the loan"). Accept / Except Accept: To receive or agree to something (e.g., "She accepted the invitation"). Except: To exclude (e.g., "Everyone except John attended the meeting"). Advice / Advise Advice: A noun meaning guidance or recommendations (e.g., "He gave me good advice"). Advise: A verb meaning to offer guidance or recommendations (e.g., "I advise you to consult a lawyer"). Altogether / All together Altogether: Entirely or completely (e.g., "The project was altogether successful"). All together: When referring to people or things being in the same place at the same time (e.g., "The family was all together for the holidays"). Incredible / Incredulous Incredible: Difficult to believe; amazing (e.g., "The magician's performance was incredible"). Incredulous: Unwilling or unable to believe something (e.g., "She gave him an incredulous look"). Ensure / Insure Ensure: To make certain that something will happen (e.g., "He will ensure that the project is completed on time"). Insure: To protect against financial loss through insurance (e.g., "You should insure your car"). Historic / Historical Historic: Having importance or significance in history (e.g., "The signing of the treaty was a historic event"). Historical: Relating to history or past events (e.g., "She studied historical documents"). Humerus / Humorous Humerus: The bone of the upper arm or forelimb (e.g., "The humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow"). Humorous: Funny or making you laugh (e.g., "His humorous remarks lightened the mood"). Capital / Capitol Capital: A city where a government is based; also refers to financial assets (e.g., "The capital of France is Paris" or "He invested his capital in the business"). Capitol: The building where a legislative body meets (e.g., "The U.S. Capitol is in Washington, D.C."). Elicit / Illicit Elicit: To draw out or bring forth (e.g., "The teacher's question elicited a thoughtful response"). Illicit: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom (e.g., "They were involved in illicit activities"). Continuous / Continual Continuous: Uninterrupted in time; without breaks (e.g., "The continuous hum of the air conditioner"). Continual: Repeated frequently; not constant but recurring (e.g., "The continual interruptions were frustrating"). Discreet / Discrete Discreet: Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions to avoid causing offense or gaining an advantage (e.g., "She was discreet about her friend's private matters"). Discrete: Separate or distinct (e.g., "The project was divided into discrete phases"). Eminent / Imminent Eminent: Famous and respected within a particular sphere (e.g., "An eminent scientist in her field"). Imminent: About to happen; impending (e.g., "The storm's arrival was imminent"). Formally / Formerly Formally: In a manner that is official or ceremonious (e.g., "She was formally introduced at the event"). Formerly: Previously or in the past (e.g., "He was formerly a professor at the university"). Nauseous / Nauseated Nauseous: Experiencing nausea; feeling sick (e.g., "The smell made her feel nauseous"). Although traditionally, "nauseous" meant causing nausea, it's now commonly used to describe the feeling of nausea itself. Nauseated: Feeling sick to the stomach (e.g., "He felt nauseated after the rough boat ride"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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