Author: Wonder Boy

costume

Vocab Tadka : Custom vs Costume (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Custom & Costume. CUSTOM 1 (n) accepted or habitual practice Type: ‘noun.act’ Synonym: usage, usance, 2 (n) a specific practice of long standing Type: ‘noun.cognition’ Synonym: tradition, 3 (n) money collected under...

mantle

Vocab Tadka : Mantel vs Mantle (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Mantel & Mantle. MANTEL 1 (n) shelf that projects from wall above fireplace Type: ‘noun.artifact’ Usage: ‘in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece’ Synonym: chimneypiece, mantelpiece, mantle, mantlepiece, Sentence Usage...

aspersion

Vocab Tadka : Aspersion vs Dispersion (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Aspersion & Dispersion. ASPERSION 1 (n) a disparaging remark Type: ‘noun.communication’ Usage: ‘in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion’ Usage: ‘it is difficult for...

augur

Vocab Tadka : Auger vs Augur (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Auger & Augur. AUGUR 1 (n) (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy Type: ‘noun.person’ Synonym: auspex, 1 (v) indicate by signs Type: ‘verb.communication’ Usage: ‘These signs...

elude

Vocab Tadka : Elude vs Allude (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Elude & Allude. ELUDE 1 (v) escape, either physically or mentally Type: ‘verb.motion’ Synonym: bilk, evade, 2 (v) be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by Type: ‘verb.stative’ Synonym: escape, 3 (v) avoid or...