PAIRS AND SNARES XXXVI

The words and phrases in each group below can be confused. Can you give a simple definition of each one that shows the difference between them?

1. CT SCAN - MRI 

2. HANGER - HANGAR

3. BAKLAVA - BALACLAVA 

4. BATHOS - ETHOS - PATHOS

5. DAKAR - DHAKA - DACHA - DACHAU

 

Answers:

 

1. CT SCAN -  MRI - Both are medical procedures that produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.

    CT SCAN -  A Computer Tomography Scan combines X-rays and computer technology - also known as Computed Axial Tomography Scan - CAT SCAN

    MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves, without radiation

2. HANGER - Metal, wooden, or plastic device for hanging up clothes 

    HANGAR - A large building used to house aircraft

 

3. BAKLAVA -  A layered pastry dessert

    BALACLAVA - A mask that covers the face except for the eyes

 

4. BATHOS - (especially in literature) A sudden appearance of the commonplace in an otherwise elevated matter or style of writing 

    ETHOS - The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community

    PATHOS - Poignancy, a quality that evokes pity or sadness 

 

5. DAKAR - Capital of Senegal

    DHAKA - Capital of Bangladesh

    DACHA -  A Russian villa or vacation home

    DACHAU - Nazi concentration camp