balk vs. bulk balk (unwilling to accept or do something) Many people balk at sending their children to expensive private schools. Everyone would balk at this danger. bulk (a large quantity or amount, mass) You will get it cheaper if you buy it in bulk. Cities are home to …
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bale vs. bail bale (bundle, bunch, package) The fire burned 50 bales of hay. a bale of paper/straw/cotton bail (money pledged to release an accused person until trial) Can your father put up bail for you? I’ll be out on bail in no time. bale vs. bail – English …
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bait vs. bate bait (food used in a trap) We used a piece of meat as bait. The fish took the bait from the hook. bate (decrease, reduce) The salesman won’t bate his price. The landlord will bate the rent. bait vs. bate – English Vocabulary
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backup vs. back up backup (extra help or support in case of emergency) This place has a backup power supply. They requested the army forces as backup. back up (move backwards) Please back up a little so that I can park here. The bus stopped and then backed up. …
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assay vs. essay assay (test, evaluation) The ore assay result shows a high level of gold. Scientists found new microbes in their assay. essay (a piece of writing on a subject) Write an essay of about a thousand words. I hope I will get a good grade for my …
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