Commonly confused words

  teak (a type of hard durable wood, used to make expensive furniture or ships) Teak is a hard wood and pine is a soft wood. We’ll furnish the room with carpets and teak chairs.   tick  British English (a mark (√) that shows that something is noted, correct, or has been …

  tail (the part at the back of an animal, a bird, etc.) He held the mouse by its tail. The dog wagged its tail in delight (the back part of something) The six who survived were in the tail section of the plane.   tale (a strange or imaginary story that …

  oral (relating to the mouth; spoken) Brushing your teeth is an important step to maintain oral hygiene. I had an oral test in the class this morning.   aural (relating to the ear or hearing) This sound track gives us an aural appealing. We used tapes as aural teaching. …

  elude (to avoid or escape from) They managed to elude the police for two months. (to fail to understand or remember) The cause of the accident has eluded them so far.  I know him, but his name eludes me.  (to fail to obtain or achieve) He took the exam, and once again …

  super  informal (extremely good; wonderful; enjoyable) Jane was a super cook. That’s a super idea. We had a super time in Paris. (very, extremely) He is super smart. She is super thin. supper (evening meal) I usually go for a walk after supper. Who’s going to help me cook supper?   …