Commonly confused words

What is the meaning of discord?

• the state of not agreeing or sharing opinions

• to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it

• to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it

• a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect

What does the word discard mean?

• to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it

• to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction

• illegal or disapproved of by society

• official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request

What is the definition of complement?

• to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it

• to treat someone unfairly or cruelly because of their race, religion, or beliefs

• to accuse someone of a crime in a law court

• outstanding; distinguished; famous

What does compliment mean?

• a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect

• to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction

• to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it

• to intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom

What is the meaning of elicit?

• to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction

• illegal or disapproved of by society

• official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request

• the act of climbing or moving upwards

What does illicit mean?

• illegal or disapproved of by society

• to examine someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs

• to tell someone about something

• to accuse someone of a crime in a law court

What is the definition of assent?

• official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request

• the act of climbing or moving upwards

• to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area

• to prevent a bomb from exploding

What does ascent mean?

• the act of climbing or moving upwards

• to lose strength, determination, or purpose, especially temporarily

• an agreement that you do not have to pay or obey something

• to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration

What is the meaning of canvas?

• a piece of this cloth used by artists for painting on, usually with oil paints, or the painting itself

• to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area

• to lose strength, determination, or purpose, especially temporarily

• to intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom

What does canvass mean?

• to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area

• to prevent a bomb from exploding

• to (cause something to) spread in many directions

• wise, cautious and not saying anything which might cause trouble