cent vs. scent cent (a unit of money that is equal to one percent of a dollar or euro) A dollar is worth 100 cents. We have to save every cent possible. scent (a pleasant smell) This flower has a lovely scent. The air was filled with the scent …
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custom vs. costume custom (something that people in a particular society, place, or time do because it is traditional) We are new here and unfamiliar with the local customs. The custom of pinning money to the bride’s dress is becoming less common here. costume (a set of clothes that …
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exhort vs. extort exhort formal to encourage or urge someone strongly) The officer exhorted the prisoners to stop fighting. We exhort you to work hard. extort (obtain something by force or threats) He extorted large sums of money from local villagers. The police tortured him to extort a confession. …
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emigrate vs. immigrate emigrate (to leave your own country in order to live permanently in another country) We had to emigrate from our country during the war. They planned to emigrate and start a new life in Germany. immigrate (come to a foreign country in order to live there …
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emend vs. amend emend (correct a text) This article has several spelling mistakes and needs to be emended. The date of the civil war was emended to October 20, 1899. amend (change, improve) We will amend the rule, so it is fairer. I have to amend my pronunciation. envocabulary.com
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