Adherence / Adhesion
Much more: especially in a
positive sense; much less: not to
mention in a negative sense.
e.g.
I would help a stranger in need, much
more if he is my son.
e.g.
She wouldn't even look at me, much less
talk to me.
Dutiable / Dutiful
Dutiable: subject to imported tax; dutiful: showing respect and obedience.
e.g. Tobacco is
often dutiable in most countries.
e.g. He is my dutiful son.
Adherence: following faithfully (metaphorically); adhesion: sticking to
(literally).
e.g. No matter what may happen, our company will demonstrate to
our shareholders our adherence to
the project.
e.g. You can use this glue to strengthen the adhesion of these two pieces of material.
Defer / Infer
Defer: give way or yield to; infer: conclude.
e.g. He is a good
kid: he always defers to his parents'
wishes.
e.g. We can infer from your statement that you don't like this
policy.
Accountable to / Accountable
for
Accountable to: responsible to someone; accountable for: responsible for something
e.g. The Manager has to be accountable to the Board; he has to be accountable
for all his
business decisions.
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