1) Amble vs. Ramble
Amble (v): walk or move at a leisurely pace
(n): a leisurely walk
Ramble (v): walk for pleasure in the country side
(n): a walk taken for pleasure in the country side
2) Anguish vs. Languish
Anguish (n): severe mental or physical pain or suffering
(v): be very distressed.
Languish (v): grow weak or feeble
: be kept in an unpleasant place or situation:
he was languishing in jail
3) Arable vs. Parable
Arable (adj): (of land) suitable for growing crops
(n): arable land or crops
Parable (n): a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
4) Artisan vs. Partisan
Artisan (n): a skilled worker who makes things by hand
Partisan (n): a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
(adj): prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.
5) Evoke vs. Revoke
Evoke (v): bring or recall to the conscious mind; elicit ( a response)
invoke ( a spirit or deity)
Revoke (v): end the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise)
6) Extant vs. Sextant
Extant (adj): still in existence
Sextant (n): navigational tool used to determine a ship’s latitude and longitude.
7) Igneous vs. Ligneous
Igneous (adj): (of rock) having solidified from lava or magma
Ligneous (adj): made, consisting of, or resembling wood.
8) Lout vs. Clout and Flout
Lout (n): an uncouth or aggressive man
Clout (n): great influence (especially political or social).
Flout (v): openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).
9) Luster vs. Fluster
luster(n): shine; gloss
Fluster (v): make (someone) agitated or confused
(n): a flustered state
10) Overt vs. Covert
Overt (adj): done or shown openly
Covert (adj): not openly acknowledged or displayed.
11) Rail vs. Frail
Rail (v): (rail against/at) complain or protest strongly about or to.
Frail (adj): weak and delicate, easily damaged or broken
12) Tipple vs. Stipple
Tipple (v): drink alcohol regularly.
Stipple (v): (in drawing, painting, or engraving) mark (a surface) with numerous small dots or specks.
13) Welter vs. Swelter
Welter (v): move in a turbulent fashion, lie steeped in blood
Swelter (v): be uncomfortably hot
(n): an uncomfortably hot atmosphere.
Amble (v): walk or move at a leisurely pace
(n): a leisurely walk
Ramble (v): walk for pleasure in the country side
(n): a walk taken for pleasure in the country side
2) Anguish vs. Languish
Anguish (n): severe mental or physical pain or suffering
(v): be very distressed.
Languish (v): grow weak or feeble
: be kept in an unpleasant place or situation:
he was languishing in jail
3) Arable vs. Parable
Arable (adj): (of land) suitable for growing crops
(n): arable land or crops
Parable (n): a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
4) Artisan vs. Partisan
Artisan (n): a skilled worker who makes things by hand
Partisan (n): a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
(adj): prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.
5) Evoke vs. Revoke
Evoke (v): bring or recall to the conscious mind; elicit ( a response)
invoke ( a spirit or deity)
Revoke (v): end the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise)
6) Extant vs. Sextant
Extant (adj): still in existence
Sextant (n): navigational tool used to determine a ship’s latitude and longitude.
7) Igneous vs. Ligneous
Igneous (adj): (of rock) having solidified from lava or magma
Ligneous (adj): made, consisting of, or resembling wood.
8) Lout vs. Clout and Flout
Lout (n): an uncouth or aggressive man
Clout (n): great influence (especially political or social).
Flout (v): openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).
9) Luster vs. Fluster
luster(n): shine; gloss
Fluster (v): make (someone) agitated or confused
(n): a flustered state
10) Overt vs. Covert
Overt (adj): done or shown openly
Covert (adj): not openly acknowledged or displayed.
11) Rail vs. Frail
Rail (v): (rail against/at) complain or protest strongly about or to.
Frail (adj): weak and delicate, easily damaged or broken
12) Tipple vs. Stipple
Tipple (v): drink alcohol regularly.
Stipple (v): (in drawing, painting, or engraving) mark (a surface) with numerous small dots or specks.
13) Welter vs. Swelter
Welter (v): move in a turbulent fashion, lie steeped in blood
Swelter (v): be uncomfortably hot
(n): an uncomfortably hot atmosphere.
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