teak (a type of hard, durable wood used to make expensive furniture or ships) Teak is a hardwood, and pine is a softwood. We’ll furnish the room with carpets and teak chairs. tick British English (a mark (√) indicating that something is noted, correct, or completed) Put a tick …
Read More »tail vs. tale
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 airplane. tale (a strange or imaginary story …
Read More »oral vs. aural
oral (relating to the mouth; spoken) Brushing your teeth is an important step to maintain oral hygiene. I had an oral exam in class this morning. aural (relating to the ear or hearing) This soundtrack gives us an aural appeal. We used tapes as aural teaching. envocabulary.com
Read More »elude vs. allude
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, success …
Read More »super vs. supper
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 in cooking supper? …
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