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JROOZ REVIEW CENTER INC.. TOEFL.IELTS
Accept/Except
Accept
Except
- means to agree on something or to receive something
- means something is not included
For example: He accepted the fact what he said was completely out of the topic.
For example: Everyone was given an invitation to the party except Kim.
verb
preposition
Imminent/Eminent
Imminent
Eminent
- means something that is going to happen soon
- means well-known and successful
For example: The newscaster said that the typhoon is imminent; hence, people living on shorelines are asked to evacuate.
For example: An eminent businessman was shot dead last night.
adjective
adjective
Affect/Effect
Affect
Effect
- means to change or make something different
- means the result of something.
For example: The government’s new law can affect people below the poverty line.
For example: His vomiting and nausea are clear effects of the treatment.
verb
noun
Faint/Feint
Faint
Feint
- means very slight or small; weak or small
- a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent
For example: There was a faint smile on her face when she saw her old friend.
For example: Boxers use a feint to win in a match.
adjective
noun
Wreath/Wreathe
Wreath
Wreathe
- means an arrangement of flowers in a circular shape
- means to surround or cover.
For example: A wreath was given by the company to the loved ones.
For example: A thick fog wreathed the road making it a bit dangerous.
noun
verb
Tortuous/Torturous
Tortuous
Torturous
- means complicated, long and with twists and turns
- means something that cause pain or suffering
For example: The hike was filled tortuous paths of thorny shrubs.
For example: The president had to make a torturous decision to execute the spree killer.
adjective
adjective
Stationary/Stationery
Stationary
Stationery
- means not moving or something is not in action
- means material used for writing like paper and pen
For example: The soldiers are stationary while on their posts.
For example: My mom needs some stationery so I am heading to the mall.
adjective
noun
Principal/Principle
Principal
Principle
- means a person who heads a school; influential person
- means a belief or rule
For example: The principal was so angry he smashed the door.
For example: His principles are strong that it is impossible to persuade him.
noun
noun
Insure/Ensure
Insure
Ensure
- means to buy insurance
- means to make certain on something
For example: Playing safe, he insured his car for ten years.
For example: He ensured that the document were authentic.
verb
verb
Story/Storey
Story
Storey
- means a a written account (factual or fiction)
- refers to the levels of a building
For example: His story was so true that I almost fell for his lies.
For example: The company is planning to build a 6-storey complex.
noun
noun
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