assent vs. ascent assent (agreement, approval) He gave his assent to the terms of the contract. We will take your silence as assent. ascent (the act of moving upward) The car began its ascent to the top of the hill. That was my first ascent of Everest. assent vs. ascent – …
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ascribe vs. describe ascribe (regard something as being caused by) They ascribe most of the accidents to the bad weather. She ascribed Mike’s short temper to his uneasy stomach. describe (give details, explain) There are so many things I want to describe. Describe how you came here. …
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appraise vs. apprise appraise formal (evaluate, assess) Managers appraise the staff twice a year. We will appraise the situation before taking any action. apprise (to inform or make someone aware) Keep me fully apprised of any changes in the situation. I will apprise Mike of what happened. …
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apposite vs. opposite apposite formal (suitable for or appropriate to) What he said is apposite to the current debate. She made very apposite remarks about the incident. opposite (contrary, completely different) That is exactly the opposite of the truth. Zoe is a very calm person, but her brother is just …
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apart vs. a part apart (away from each other) Her parents are now living apart. The two buildings are 200 meters apart. a part (one section of) A part of the book is missing. The brain is a part of the nervous system in the human body. apart …
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