Eminent / Imminent
/ prominent
Eminent means important or outstanding; imminent means coming soon.
e.g. He is an eminent author whose books have been
translated into multiple languages worldwide.
e.g. Look at the dark
clouds above; I think a storm is imminent.
Endure / Persevere
Endure means to bear bravely; persevere means to keep on doing.
e.g. It is not easy to endure the physical pain.
e.g. In spite of all the difficulties, he persevered with his plans.
Observable
/ Observant
Observable: can
be seen or noticed; observant:
quick to pay attention.
e.g.
The solution to the problem is observable to
many scientists.
e.g.
To be a good scientist, you must be observant of
all the relevant details and data.
Deplete / Replete
Deplete means to empty;
replete means to be filled with.
e.g. My illness might
have depleted me of energy and strength.
e.g. Your garage is
replete with garden tools.
Everyday / Every day
Everyday is an adjective.
e.g. This is an everyday event.
e.g. This happens in every
day.
e.g. Every
day somebody is
killed on the road.
Pretense / Pretension
Pretense is
to make believe; pretension is
a claim
e.g.
She makes no pretense to
like her mother-in-law. (She does not pretend that she likes her mother-in-law)
e.g.
He made no pretension to
that award. (He never claimed that he received that award)
Ingenious / Ingenuous
Ingenious / Ingenuous
e.g.
I must say that was an ingenious way
to fund the project.
e.g.
The Mayor's response to the questions from the reporter was sincere and ingenuous.
Noteworthy
/ Noticeable
Noteworthy means
deserving attention; noticeable means
easily seen.
e.g.
The candidate's accomplishments are noteworthy.
e.g.
The flaws in the Governor's character are easily noticeable to the public.
Emigrate means
to move to a country; immigrate means to come to country.
e.g. Many people like to emigrate to the United States
e.g. Those who immigrate from other countries must abide by the
laws in this country.
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by Stephen Lau
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