Words Essay Research Paper WORDSthe ones we

Words Essay, Research Paper

WORDS

the ones we continuously

misuse and confuse

Luke Bobek

Final Paper

Semantics

04/25/00

Why write a paper on some obscure and complicated subject that you won.t remember what you wrote two days after you turn the paper in. All that time on the computer and in the library finding information on something you are interested in only because of a grade. Then say you put in fifteen hours in on a paper and you get a C, you feel like you wasted your time. Well, I.ve decided to write this paper on something that really caught my attention, something I that really interested me. While I was researching my previous topic for this paper, Language in Advertising and the Psychology Behind It, I came across a web site dedicated to commonly confused words. After reading a few I felt really stupid because I didn.t know the difference between a number of the sets of words. I then went on a hunt for other sites that featured commonly confused words, and I found a ton. I decided to ditch the old topic and write the paper on commonly confused words. It subject relates to the course and intrigues me. I.ve compiled a list of the most commonly confused words which starts on the next page.

1) Affect / Effect

Affect is a verb meaning . to influence or change..

Effect is usually a noun meaning . result.. (3)

2) Accuracy / Precision

Accuracy is the agreement between the true value and the result obtained by the measurement.

Precision is the agreement among repeated measurements of the same quantity. (1)

3) Alright / All right

Alright is not a word.

All right is two words. (1)

4) Allusion / Illusion

Allusion is a noun that means an indirect response.

Illusion is a noun that means a misconception. (4)

5) Amusement Park / Theme Park

An amusement park is where people go to have fun with food, rides, and shows.

A theme park is an amusement park with a theme, a subject that everything in the park has in common. (4)

6) Alternate / Alternative

Alternate is to occur in successive turns; first one, then the other.

Alternative means substitute or second choice. (1)

7) Assure / Insure / Ensure

Assure means to convince or to guarantee.

Ensure means to make certain or make sure.

Insure means to guard against loss.

* Assure and ensure are often used interchangeably, yet they have to different meanings. You assure someone that something has been done. You ensure that something has been done. (1)

8) Besides / Beside

Besides is an adverb that mean also.

Beside is a preposition that means next to. (2)

9) Bimonthly / Semimonthly

Bimonthly is an adjective that means every two months.

Semimonthly means twice a month. (2)

10) Cement / Concrete

Cement is the powder in the bag that is used to make concrete. (1)

Concrete is the substance made from cement, water, sand and gravel.

11) Cite / Site

Cite is a verb that means to quote as an authority or example.

Site is a noun meaning location. (2)

12) Cologne / Perfume

Cologne is a scented liquid made from alcohol and fragrant oils.

Perfume is a quickly evaporating scented oil either obtained from flowers or manmade. (1)

13) Complement / Compliment

Complement is a noun or verb that means something that completes or makes up a whole.

Compliment is a noun or verb that means an expression of praise or admiration. (3)

14) Connote / Denote

Connote is a verb that means to imply or suggest.

Denote is a verb that means to indicate or refer to specifically. (4)

15) Continual / Continuous

Continual means to be repeated regularly and frequently. (3)

Continuous means to be extended or prolonged without interruption.

16) Dinner / Supper

A dinner is always the main meal of the day, whether it is eaten at noon or in the evening.

A supper is eaten only in the evening whether it is a large or small meal. (4)

17) Discreet / Discrete

Discreet means prudent, circumspect, or modest.

Discrete means separately or individually distinct. (4)

18) Disinterested / Uninterested

Disinterested means unbiased or impartial.

Uninterested means not interested or indifferent. (3)

19) Dough / Batter

Dough is a thick mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients that is usually rolled or shaped into bread and other baked goods.

Batter is a thinner mixture than dough and is made of flour and liquid. (4)

20) Envy / Jealousy

Envy is the desire to have something that another person has and the feelings of resentment or unhappiness at the person.s having it.

Jealousy is like envy but includes suspicion and competition. (2)

21) Elicit / Illicit

Elicit is a verb meaning to bring out or evoke.

Illicit is an adjective meaning unlawful. (3)

22) Eminent / Imminent

Eminent means outstanding or distinguished.

Imminent means expressed directly or clearly defined. (3)

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