Commonly confused words

pallet vs. palate

  pallet (a portable platform on which heavy goods are loaded so that they can be moved using a fork-lift) They will unload large packages on to the pallets. A fork-lift truck was moving pallets loaded with various supplies and equipment.   palate (the top part of the inside of your mouth) The food …

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vocation vs. vacation

  vocation (a strong feeling that you are suitable or should be doing a certain kind of work) She is a teacher with a great sense of vocation. (a type of work that you feel is right for you) After years of struggling, he found his true vocation.   vacation  US …

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vain vs. vein

  vain (without success; useless) They worked day and night in a vain attempt to finish the job on time. We tried in vain to persuade him to come with us. (too proud of your appearance, abilities or achievements in a way that annoys other people) He was always too …

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weary vs. wary

  weary (very tired) I feel weary after hours of hard work. The people are weary of silly war.   wary (careful because of possible dangers or problems) She is wary of strangers who offer her a ride. They are keeping a wary eye on the outcome.     envocabulary.com

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waive vs. wave

    waive  formal (choose to ignore a claim, right, or rule) Some colleges may waive the tuition fees for low-income students. Barkley wanted local authorities to waive criminal charges against him.   wave (a raised line of water that moves on the surface of the sea) There were huge waves breaking on the shore. (a sudden increase …

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