Confusing Words 5

1. His behaviour at the party was conteptuouscontemptible.

2. This must be the definitedefinitive reference work on Roman history.

3. The doctor told him to use the linimentlineament twice daily.

4. If you print that, I'll sue you for libelslander.

5. This is my last will and testimonytestament.

6. We may have won all our matches this season, but we mustn't allow ourselves to become complaisantcomplacent.

7. I've always wanted to drive big luxuriousluxuriant cars.

8. The situation in the state at the moment is tense and volatilevoluble.

9. It is most regretfulregrettable that Mr Brown has decided to resign.

10. The police have conclusivedecisive proof that he robbed the bank.

11. How do you expect me to get the work finished when I'm continuallycontinuously being inter­rupted?

12. She was a very intensiveintense person, who seemed to care deeply about everyone.

13. My father is a great believer in alternatealternative medicine - especially homeopathy.

14. She has dyed her hair a distinctdistinctive shade of blue.

15. He spent three years in goalgaol for embez­zlement.

16. Do you enjoy urbanurbane life, or would you prefer to live in the country?

17. He was a man of sanguinesanguinary temper­ament.

18. The Government are under no illusionsdelusions about the difficulties facing the coun­try.

19. My brother is crediblecredulous enough to be­lieve anything you tell him.

20. The Government are very worried about the elicitillicit sales of champagne.