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Accept/Except

Accept

Except

- means to agree on something or to receive something

- means something is not included

For example: He accepted the fact what he said was completely out of the topic.

For example: Everyone was given an invitation to the party except Kim.

verb

preposition

Imminent/Eminent

Imminent

Eminent

- means something that is going to happen soon

- means well-known and successful

For example: The newscaster said that the typhoon is imminent; hence, people living on shorelines are asked to evacuate.

For example: An eminent businessman was shot dead last night.

adjective

adjective

Affect/Effect

Affect

Effect

- means to change or make something different

- means the result of something.

For example: The government’s new law can affect people below the poverty line.

For example: His vomiting and nausea are clear effects of the treatment.

verb

noun

Faint/Feint

Faint

Feint

- means very slight or small; weak or small

- a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent

For example: There was a faint smile on her face when she saw her old friend.

For example: Boxers use a feint to win in a match.

adjective

noun

Wreath/Wreathe

Wreath

Wreathe

- means an arrangement of flowers in a circular shape

- means to surround or cover.

For example: A wreath was given by the company to the loved ones.

For example: A thick fog wreathed the road making it a bit dangerous.

noun

verb

Tortuous/Torturous

Tortuous

Torturous

- means complicated, long and with twists and turns

- means something that cause pain or suffering

For example: The hike was filled tortuous paths of thorny shrubs.

For example: The president had to make a torturous decision to execute the spree killer.

adjective

adjective

Stationary/Stationery

Stationary

Stationery

- means not moving or something is not in action

- means material used for writing like paper and pen

For example: The soldiers are stationary while on their posts.

For example: My mom needs some stationery so I am heading to the mall.

adjective

noun

Principal/Principle

Principal

Principle

- means a person who heads a school; influential person

- means a belief or rule

For example: The principal was so angry he smashed the door.

For example: His principles are strong that it is impossible to persuade him.

noun

noun

Insure/Ensure

Insure

Ensure

- means to buy insurance

- means to make certain on something

For example: Playing safe, he insured his car for ten years.

For example: He ensured that the document were authentic.

verb

verb

Story/Storey

Story

Storey

- means a a written account (factual or fiction)

- refers to the levels of a building

For example: His story was so true that I almost fell for his lies.

For example: The company is planning to build a 6-storey complex.

noun

noun

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