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 (urge strongly, advise earnestly) The officer exhorted the prisoners to stop fighting. extort (obtain something by force or threats) He extorted large sums of money from local villagers. envocabulary.com
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emigrate vs. immigrate emigrate (leave your own country and go to live permanently in another country) We had to emigrate from our country during the war. immigrate (come to a foreign country in order to live there permanently) We immigrated to the United States when I was 10 years …
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emend vs. amend emend (correct) This article has several spelling mistakes and needs to be emended. amend (change) We will amend the rule so it is fairer. envocabulary.com
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