English Vocabulary

calendar vs. colander calendar (a chart showing days, weeks, and months of a year) Do you have a 2024 calendar?  I will mark the date on the calendar.   colander (a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for washing or draining food) Pour the pasta into a colander …

cache vs. cash cache (a hidden store of things) The police discovered a huge cache of weapons in the woods. He lives in the forest and has stored a great cache of food.   cash (money in the form of coins or bills) I don’t have much cash on me. The …

cacao vs. cocoa cacao (bean-like seeds of a tropical tree) Chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree. The island is fertile for cacao.   cocoa (a brown powder made from cacao) Add three tablespoons of cocoa. I like to have a mug of cocoa in the morning.   cacao vs. …

  act up (behave badly): Our children act up from time to time. If you keep acting up like this, I’ll call the police.   (not working properly): This car sometimes acts up in cold weather.   act up – English Vocabulary

  act out (perform something through physical actions and gestures): We will act out the story on stage. You should act out this scene without referring to the text.   (express your feelings through your behavior): Please try not to act out your anger.   act out – English Vocabulary