PAIRS AND SNARES XXII
The words in each group can be easily confused. Can you give a simple definition of each one that shows the difference between them?
1. GOUGE
GAUCHE
GOUACHE
2. GRATIS
GRATUITOUS
3. DECIMATE
DESICCATE
4. DIASPORA
DYSPHORIA
5. CORPORAL
CORPOREAL
6. WETHER
WEATHER
WHETHER
Answers:
1. GOUGE - Make a hole, groove in something
GAUCHE - Lacking social grace, awkware
GOUACHE - Opaque watercolor prepared with gum
2. GRATIS - Free
GRATUITOUS - Uncalled for, not needed or justified - as swearing in movies
3. DECIMATE - Kill, destroy, or remove a large number or part of
DESICCATE - Remove the moisture from something, completely dry out
4. DIASPORA - People who have spread or been dispersed form their homeland
DYSPHORIA - Significant uneasiness/dissatisfaction - especially with one's gender
5. CORPORAL - A non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, ranking between private and sergeant/Also, relating to the physical body - found chiefly in the expression corporal punishment
CORPOREAL - Relating to the physical body - bodily material - as distinct from the spiritual aspect of the body
6. WETHER - A castrated ram (male sheep)
WEATHER - The air condition outside
WHETHER - "If or not" - as in expressing doubts or questions: I wasn't sure whether you'd like it. She asked me whether I was interested in working for her.
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