Category: VA

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...

lithe

Vocab Tadka : Blithe vs Lithe (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Blithe & Lithe. BLITHE 1 (s) lacking or showing a lack of due concern Type: ‘adj.all’ 2 (s) carefree and happy and lighthearted Type: ‘adj.all’ Synonym: blithesome, light-hearted, lighthearted, lightsome, Sentence Usage...

vicious

Vocab Tadka : Vicious vs Viscous (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Vicious & Viscous. VICIOUS 1 (s) (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering Type: ‘adj.all’ Synonym: barbarous, brutal, cruel, fell, roughshod, savage, 2 (s)...

retch

Vocab Tadka : Retch vs Wretch (Confusing Words)

Lets discuss the difference between confusing words Retch & Wretch. RETCH 1 (n) an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting Type: ‘noun.act’ Synonym: heave, 1 (v) eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth Type: ‘verb.body’ Synonym: barf, be...