Confusing usage words part three 2
Confusing usage words part three 2
The scientist discovered this element years ago.
invent: (verb) to think out and produce
Who will invent a better way to stop people from texting while
driving?
favoritism
We all want a disinterested judge to work in our judicial system.
uninterested: (adjective) not interested
Gracie is uninterested in that particular field of mathematics.
The Greek family emigrated from their homeland and settled in
Astoria, New York.
immigrate to: (verb) to come to a new country or area
These Irish brothers immigrated to Manhattan and established themselves
there in a short time.
The troop leader gave us explicit directions on what to expect
during the trip.
implicit: implied, rather than expressly stated
Our dad’s facial expressions implicitly told us that we should not
behave in the same manner again.
She became a famous singer whose name was known around
the world.
notorious: (adjective) well known; publicly discussed; widely, but unfavorably,
known
The notorious bank robber had spread fear throughout the city.
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What we call the sky is merely the limit of our vision into the atmosphere. The sky, like the horizon, is always as far away as one can see. .. More >>
What we call the sky is merely the limit of our vision into the atmosphere. The sky, like the horizon, is always as far away as one can see. .. More >>
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