Commonly confused words

  need (to require because it’s essential or very important) I need more information. They need help. We need you here.   knead (to press and stretch dough many times with your hands) Knead the dough for ten minutes. Knead the mixture well until it is smooth. (to massage) She …

  lightning (the flashes of light in the sky that occur during a storm) Lightning is caused by clouds releasing electricity. Lightning struck the roof of the building.   lightening (to become or make less heavy or difficult) The workload is lightening.     envocabulary.com

    mail (to send a letter or package by post) I mailed a letter home. Did you remember to mail the package?   male (the sex that cannot have babies) Most of the attendants were male, aged between 20 and 30. A male chicken is called a cock.   …

  wreath  noun (a circle made from flowers or leaves) She bought a Christmas wreath. He put a wreath on the grave.   wreathe  verb (to cover, surround, or circle something) Jane wreathed flowers into a garland. The snake was wreathing itself round the branch. Clouds wreathed the mountains.   envocabulary.com

  prodigious  formal  (very great in amount, size, or degree) The sun generates a prodigious amount of energy. You have missed a prodigious opportunity.   prodigal  formal (recklessly wasteful) He wasted all his money because of his prodigal habits. She has been prodigal with her husband’s money.   envocabulary.com