accent vs. ascent

  accent (pronunciation common to a region) She has a strong American accent. He now speaks with a British accent.   ascent (the act of rising or climbing) This is my first ascent of this mountain. The balloon began its gradual ascent into the air.   assent (consent, agreement) They …

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accede vs. exceed

  accede  formal (to agree) They had no choice but to accede. The president acceded to the policy reform.   exceed (to go beyond, surpass) The final cost will not exceed $3000. Our expenditures shouldn’t exceed our income.   envocabulary.com

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abjure vs. adjure

  abjure (renounce a belief or claim) She is trying to make her husband abjure his religion. He was forced to abjure their faith.   adjure (urge or order earnestly) The judge adjured him to be truthful. I adjure you to keep my name a secret.   abjure vs. adjure – English Vocabulary

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eat and run

  eat and run (eat a meal and then leave in a hurry) I don’t want to eat and run, but I have barely time to catch the plane. I don’t want to invite Michael because he always comes late and has an excuse to eat and run. envocabulary.com

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