Commonly Confused Words #2

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What is the difference between 'hole' and 'whole'?

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'Hole' refers to an opening or gap, while 'whole' means complete or entire.

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What does 'roll' mean in the context of dice?

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'Roll' means to throw or spin the dice to generate a random number.

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What is the meaning of 'accept' vs 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive or agree to something, while 'except' means to exclude.

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What does 'quite' mean?

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'Quite' means to a certain extent or degree; it can also mean completely.

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What is the difference between 'dessert' and 'desert'?

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'Dessert' refers to a sweet course typically eaten at the end of a meal, while 'desert' refers to a dry, barren area of land.

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Define 'affect' and 'effect'.

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is the meaning of 'principle' vs 'principal'?

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'Principle' refers to a fundamental truth or proposition, while 'principal' can refer to the head of a school or organization.

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Explain the difference between 'complement' and 'compliment'.

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'Complement' means something that completes or goes well with something, while 'compliment' is a polite expression of praise.

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What does 'capital' mean in terms of finance?

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'Capital' refers to financial assets or resources used for investment.

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Define 'stationary' and 'stationery'.

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'Stationary' means not moving, while 'stationery' refers to writing materials like paper and envelopes.