Thursday, March 6, 2014

Words often confused and misused - 3


    Alternate               To take each other’s place on a regular pattern
                  I attend my German classes on alternate days.
    Alternative            Other possibility
                                    Do as he tells you. You have no other alternative.
    Amiable                 Friendly and pleasant
                                    Vimala is an amiable person. It is a joy to be in her company.
    Amicable               Without anger or bad feelings
                                    The chairman succeeded in arriving at an amicable settlement.
    Antics                    Silly pranks
                                    Don’t try to amuse me with your antics. They only irritate me.
    Antiques               Collectible old items
                                    My boss is quite interested in antiques. He has a large collection.
    Appreciable         Large or important enough to be noticed
                                    Mr. Kumar’s contribution to the success of this project is appreciable.
    Appreciative        Grateful or approving
                                    The musician was very happy with the appreciative audience.
    Artist                      Creator of art
                                    Raja Ravi Varma was a great artist.
    Artiste                    Performer; entertainer

                                    Dancers, actors and singers are known as artistes.

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