Confusing words – part 31
Choose the correct word from the following pairs:
DEFUSE / DIFFUSE
Television is a powerful means of knowledge.
Bomb disposal experts have a 110-pound bomb at a subway station this afternoon.
The negotiator successfully the situation (s.p.)
The drop of red dye slowly in the water. (s.p.)
DRAFT / DRAUGHT
He shut the door so quickly that it blew a across the room.
They hired an architect to the plans for their new home.
The heavy curtains at the windows cut out .
This is only a rough - the finished article will have pictures too.
He ended, and emptied his tankard in a single .
DUAL / DUEL
The two men fought a over the lady.
This room has a purpose, serving as both a study and a dining room.
Everything he says has a meaning.
The two boxers are locked in a for the championship title.
ELICIT / ILLICIT
The questionnaire was intended to information on eating habits.
Suspecting that his wife was having an affair, he warned her to stop.
He was hopeful that his request would a positive response.
The UN estimated that the drug trade is worth billions every year.
ERRAND / ERRANT
I’ll meet you at six, I’ve got some to run first.
His son ran up debts of over £3000.
A mountaineer and his St Bernard setting off on an of mercy.
No search parties are sent out for the travellers.
Leave the car at home, walk for short or use your bike.
FINALLY / AT LAST / LASTLY / IN THE END
There were no taxis and we got home at 2 pm.
She has given me the book she promised me.
We need eggs, milk, sugar, bread and, , we mustn’t forget yoghurt for Dad.
We were going to ski in Austria, then the South of France and we decided to go to Italy.
I’ve thanked my parents but I must thank all my friends for their help.
And then, , after months of discussion they offered to buy our house.
They’re here !! We’ve been waiting half an hour.
She had over twenty interviews but Jasmine has got a job as a journalist.
FLAUNT / FLOUT
Many motorcyclists the lax by not wearing helmets.
He’s got a lot of money but he doesn’t it.
The orchestra decided to convention, and wear their everyday clothes for the concert.
Flavio was his tan in a pair of white trunks.
FLOUNDER / FOUNDER
He lost the next page of his speech and about for a few seconds.
The ferry in a heavy storm, taking many of the passengers and crew with it. (s.p.)
His car around in the mud. (s.p.)
She is the and managing director of the company.
The scheme because of lack of organizational backing. (s.p.)
FREEZE / FRIEZE
She’ll prepare the food ahead of time and it.
She came out with a revolver and told the boys to .
The walls were decorated with a of horses.
Without a sleeping bag, you would to death out here on the mountainside.
He wore a woman’s loose gown of , blue trousers, and large torn boots.
GRISLY / GRISTLY / GRIZZLY
A bear is a very large, greyish-brown bear from North America.
The gang committed a series of crimes.
At the years went on he became in appearance.
The beef was extremely .
The 55-year-old Canadian had suffered a death.
