illusion vs. allusion illusion (a false belief or idea) All these mirrors on the walls give an illusion of space. A mirage is an optical illusion. allusion (indirect reference) She made no allusion to her first marriage. He left without any allusion to the date of his return. …
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no holds barred (without any rules or limits) You can say what you like; no holds barred. There will be no holds barred in this wrestle. envocabulary.com
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protect (keep safe from harm, injury, or danger): We should do more to protect the environment. defend (protect a person or place from attack): The government deployed additional troops to defend the borders. guard (watch over to keep a person or a place safe): The dogs guard the house …
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induce vs. deduce induce (make someone do something) Nothing would induce me to vote for him. No one can induce her to travel by sea. deduce (reach an answer) We can deduce that the fish died due to water pollution. From the clues left at the scene, the detectives …
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isle vs. aisle isle (island) Our ship finally dropped anchor at a beautiful isle. He spent years mapping the Isle of Anglesey. aisle (walkway (between rows of seats)) Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat? Coffee and tea are in the first aisle. …
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