Commonly Confused Words (Verbally)
A thickened and hardened part of the skin, usually from friction or pressure.
Callus. Commonly confused with Callous
What is intensify an antonym of?
Abate
What era is the "Buttress" typically associated with?
Hint: This was an era during Europe's Middle Ages
The gothic era
"Up for discussion"
Most similar to "Amendable".
Pronounce the word "/ˈædʌmˌbɹeɪt/".
Adumberate
To love and respect deeply.
Adore. Commonly confused with Abhor
What is lambaste a synonym of?
Castigate
Historically and in the modern day, what country is "Abkari" typically used in?
Hint: It shares a border with Nepal
India.
"Blow one's own horn"
Most similar to "Aggrandize".
Pronounce the word "/bəˈrä(d)ZH/".
Barrage
To go beyond a limit or surpass something.
Exceed. Commonly confused with Accede.
What is merry an antonym of?
Hint: Merry = joyful
Caustic
What language does the word "candor" come from?Hint: It is the same language as the 4th language the Bible was translated into.
Bonus Point: What did the original verb mean?
Latin. Meant whiteness/brightness or to be white/bright
Most similar to "Chagrin".
Pronounce the word "/ˈbərj(ə)n/".
Burgeon
To cook slowly in fat and little moisture in a covered pot.
Braise. Commonly confused with Brazen
What is disconcerted an synonym of?
Abashed
When did the word "boon" stop being popular in everyday conversations?
Hint: Same period time as a few major wars.
19th century or the mid-20th century.
Most similar to "Absurdities".
Pronounce the word "/ˈkadəˌklizəm/".
Cataclysm
To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it.
Besiege. Commonly confused with Beseech
What is pernicious an antonym of?
Benign
When was the first recorded use of the word "Abnegation" and in what context?
Hint: Same time as the first Great Schism
The 14th century. Philosophical or religious context.
"Sweet talk"
Note: Looking for 2 best answers.
Most similar to "Cajole" and "Beguile".
Pronounce the word "/kanˈtaNGk(ə)rəs/".
Cantankerous