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30 Words That Can Be Confusing Even To Native Speakers

30 Words That Can Be Confusing Even To Native Speakers

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affect effect
Examples: 
affect: Prolonged stress can profoundly affect cognitive function. 
effect: The administration effected crucial reforms within weeks.

alibi excuse
Examples: 
alibi: Security footage invalidated his supposed alibi. 
excuse: Her traffic excuse failed to justify repeated tardiness.

alternatives choices
Examples: 
alternatives: Solar energy presents viable alternatives to fossil fuels. 
choices: Voters faced stark choices between contrasting policy platforms.

anticipate expect
Examples: 
anticipate: Strategic planners must anticipate emerging market trends. 
expect: Commuters should expect significant rail disruptions tonight.

flagrant blatant
Examples: 
flagrant: The athlete received penalties for flagrant rule violations. 
blatant: His blatant disregard for protocols shocked colleagues.

chronic acute severe
Examples: 
chronic: Managing chronic conditions requires long-term care strategies. 
acute: The emergency room prioritizes acute trauma cases.

compose comprise
Examples: 
compose: Diverse ecosystems compose this biodiverse region. 
comprise: The anthology comprises works from fifteen nations.

continual continuous
Examples: 
continual: Continual system updates maintain digital security. 
continuous: The spacecraft transmitted continuous data streams for 72 hours.

crescendo climax
Examples: 
crescendo: Protest chants reached a crescendo at midnight. 
climax: The detective story’s climax revealed unexpected culprits.

decimate destroy
Examples: 
decimate: Infectious diseases decimated medieval populations. 
destroy: Cyclones destroyed entire coastal communities.

dilemma problem
Examples: 
dilemma: Ethical dilemmas frequently arise in medical research. 
problem: Technical problems delayed the software launch.

disinterested uninterested
Examples: 
disinterested: Mediators must remain disinterested in dispute outcomes. 
uninterested: The teenager appeared uninterested in historical discussions.

entomb trap
Examples: 
entomb: Archaeologists discovered entombed artifacts beneath pyramids. 
trap: Rescue teams freed miners trapped underground.

flotsam jetsam
Examples: 
flotsam: Beaches accumulated flotsam after the cargo ship incident. 
jetsam: Sailors jettisoned jetsam during the storm.

forego forgo
Examples: 
forego: The manuscript foregoes traditional narrative structures. 
forgo: Health-conscious diners often forgo dessert options.

gourmet gourmand
Examples: 
gourmet: Gourmet chefs prioritize artisanal ingredients. 
gourmand: The notorious gourmand consumed twelve courses effortlessly.

inchoate incoherent
Examples: 
inchoate: The startup’s inchoate business model needed refinement. 
incoherent: Sleep-deprived arguments often become incoherent.

incumbentnoun incumbentadj
Examples: 
incumbentnoun: Political incumbents often enjoy fundraising advantages. 
incumbentadj: It’s incumbent upon leaders to demonstrate accountability.

inflammable flammable
Examples: 
inflammable: Safety protocols strictly regulate inflammable chemicals. 
flammable: Flammable materials require specialized storage units.

insidious invidious
Examples: 
insidious: Propaganda spreads through insidious cultural infiltration. 
invidious: Managers avoid invidious salary comparisons among staff.

judicial judicious
Examples: 
judicial: Judicial reviews examine constitutional compliance. 
judicious: Judicious resource allocation maximizes project efficiency.

less fewer
Examples: 
less: Urban planners advocate for less concrete in cityscapes. 
fewer: Fewer participants completed the extended trial phase.

litigate dodge
Examples: 
litigate: Corporations increasingly litigate intellectual property disputes. 
dodge: The CEO dodged questions about environmental violations.

luxuriant luxurious
Examples: 
luxuriant: Rainforests boast luxuriant vegetation layers. 
luxurious: The penthouse featured luxurious marble finishes.

prescribe proscribe
Examples: 
prescribe: Doctors prescribe antibiotics judiciously to prevent resistance. 
proscribe: International treaties proscribe biological weapons development.

refugee migrant
Examples: 
refugee: Refugee resettlement programs require multilateral cooperation. 
migrant: Seasonal migrant workers sustain agricultural industries.

replica reproduction
Examples: 
replica: Museum replicas allow handling of historical artifacts. 
reproduction: Fine art reproductions lack original brushstroke textures.

sceptic denier
Examples: 
sceptic: Climate sceptics increasingly confront overwhelming data. 
denier: Conspiracy deniers reject verified photographic evidence.

transpire happen
Examples: 
transpire: It later transpired that key documents were falsified. 
happen: Unanticipated events often happen during fieldwork.

viable feasible
Examples: 
viable: Economists debate viable solutions to wealth disparities. 
feasible: Engineers assessed three feasible bridge designs.

viral viral
Examples: 
viral: The dance challenge went viral within twenty-four hours. 
viral: Researchers isolated viral genetic material for analysis.

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