Charles loved his adopted daughter as if she were his own. Rebecca loved her adoptive father as if he were her own. England is his adopted/adoptive country. (Both are correct.)"
selek[2] = "ADVERSE / AVERSE#Adverse. The adjective adverse means antagonistic, opposing, harmful, hostile or unfavorable 
(unfavourable 
). Adverse conditions including rain, snow, ice and fog affect your visibility. He is not responsible for the adverse events in your life. Are you averse to hunting? The company staff are averse to change. The Simpsons is full of allusions to well-known films. His consistent allusions to being so poor as a child are not in keeping with his brother's version of their childhood. It's not an oasis - it is an illusion. I am under no illusion how much work is required."
selek[4] = "ALTOGETHER / ALL TOGETHER#Altogether. The adverb altogether means wholly, to the full extent or with everything considered. I left him altogether convinced that the project will end on time. Altogether Mark earns more than his cousin. I want you to sing all together. (I want you all to sing together.) The soldiers stood all together waiting for the plane. (The soldiers all stood together waiting for the plane.) I would like to see you all together. (I would like to see all of you together.)"
selek[5] = "CENSOR / SENSOR / CENSURE#Censor. The verb 'to censor' means to forbid public distribution of something (usually a film or a newspaper). How did that statement end up on the streets? I censored the article myself. An infrared sensor designed to detect movement triggered the roadside bomb. He has received two letters of censure from the commandant."
selek[6] = "CLIMACTIC / CLIMATIC#Climactic. The adjective climactic derives from the noun climax. It pertains to a peak, a decisive moment or the point of greatest tension. In the climactic scene of the movie, the aliens emerge from the capsule and start zapping the onlookers. Who would have thought that the season would have ended in such a climactic way? Climate change is defined as the long-term significant change in the expected patterns of weather. His assessment on the eco-climatic system over Africa is based solely on satellite data."
selek[7] = "DEFUSE / DIFFUSE#Defuse. The verb defuse refers to the act of deactivating a bomb. (Defuse literally means 'to remove the fuse'.) It is often used figuratively to mean 'to disarm' or 'to pacify'. Paul, go back in the meeting and defuse all the arguing. How long did it take you to defuse the bomb? She is the CEO of a large diffuse company. I need speakers that will diffuse my music around the whole arena."
selek[8] = "DEFINITE / DEFINITIVE#Definite. The adjective definite means 'known for certain' or 'precise'. Is it definite that the plane has left? I can't make sense of your invoices. I need to know the definite amount. This is the definitive paper on the company's holdings. Was that the judge's definitive verdict?"
selek[9] = "DISCRETE / DISCREET#Discrete. The adjective discrete means 'individually distinct' or 'separate' (i.e., something that is not part of something else). There is a rack on the bench that contains all the discrete electronic components. Our club has three discrete membership categories. You can trust my aide - he is very discreet. The painting was won by a discreet telephone bidder."
selek[10] = "ECONOMIC / ECONOMICAL#Economic. The adjective economic pertains to the economy, finances or wealth. The economic deceleration will likely cause a further fall in unemployment. The host will interview the winners and losers from current economic situation. It's not about money - he is fine from an economic perspective. It has a powerful yet economical engine that is suitable for high-mileage drivers. The most practical and economical way to see Brazil is by air. Stop looking at Peter's answers. Your conduct is immoral. Deciding which scent you like best is an amoral decision. The scientists try not to consider whether their research is right or wrong. They are encouraged to adopt a totally amoral attitude."
selek[12] = "IMPLY / INFER#Imply. The verb 'to imply' means to state indirectly (i.e. to include a suggestion in a message). His speech on transitioning to today's needs strongly implies that the typist pool will be made redundant. Would I like a pack of mints? What are you implying? I don't have bad breath, do I? The reader can infer that she knows the value of money but is too proud to ask for charity. Did I need the money? What are you inferring? I didn't steal it if that's what you're implying."
selek[13] = "INCIDENCE / INCIDENTS#Incidence. The noun incidence is very technical and quite rare (unless you study the spread of disease). It relates to the chance of developing some new condition (usually a disease) within a specified time period. The chart 'Incidence of Flu by Area' shows the number of people with flu and flu-like illnesses who visited their doctor last week. They suffer a higher incidence of measles as they did not invest in health-care systems to deliver vaccinations effectively. There is no evidence to link the two incidents at this time. The police are investigating two incidents of someone shooting into occupied homes."
selek[14] = "INSTANCE / INSTANTS#Instance. The noun instance means an occurrence or an example. This is another instance of Mark's poor behaviour. Take a look at his latest project for instance. The light bulb lasted no longer than a few instants. A couple of instants after the lightning, a deafening thunder roared above our heads."
selek[15] = "lead and led#xx"
selek[16] = "NOTABLE / NOTICEABLE#Notable. The adjective notable means 'worthy of comment', 'worthy of distinction', 'celebrated', 'widely known' or 'esteemed'. As a noun, it can mean 'a person of note'. The award is for the volunteer who has made the most notable contribution to the development of netball at a local level. I would like to discuss some notable omissions from the text I gave you. Be respectful. He is a very notable fellow. The blue sheen in your hair is hardly noticeable. The difference in processing speed is very noticeable."
selek[17] = "PRECEDENCE / PRECEDENT#Precedence. The noun precedence pertains to 'ranking' or 'status in order of importance or urgency'. The medics treated them in order of precedence according to their injuries. The rules that govern the precedence of members of the Royal Family are complex. Having discovered a similar case in the past, the prosecution team used this precedent to support their argument. There is precedent with last year's Smith versus Jones case."
selek[18] = "PROPHECY / PROPHESY#Prophecy. The word prophecy is a noun. (The last syllable of prophecy is pronounced 'sea'.) A prophecy is 'knowledge of the future' - usually said to have come from a divine source. On the second day of the course, we will study the prophecies of Nostradamus. The prophet has revealed his latest prophecy in which three cities are razed to the ground. He prophesies a great war between East and West. He prophesied that a flood would cover the Earth."
selek[19] = "PRESCRIBE / PROSCRIBE#Prescribe. The verb 'to prescribe' means to recommend or authorise. I have prescribed you a course of antibiotics. The law prescribes a minimum of 10 years' incarceration for your offence. These photos are worthless. Such images are proscribed by law. Police have been tracking three members of the group, which was proscribed in the 80s. Name one country that does not proscribe theft."
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