PAIRS AND SNARES XXVI

The pairs of words below can be confused. Can you give a short definition of each one that shows the difference between them?

1. TIMOROUS - TEMERITY

2. ONAGER - TANAGER

3. EXIGENT - URGENT

Answers:

1. TIMOROUS - Nervous, easily frightened

    TEMERITY - Boldness, audacity

 

2. ONAGER - Wild donkey native to Asia

    TANAGER - Common, colorful perching bird of North and South America

 

3. EXIGENT - Pressing, demanding, needing attention

    URGENT - Needing immediate attention, as a medical emergency