Lesson 10 Easily Confused Words

later adv. Coming after the usual or expected time

latter n. the second of two things that have just been mentioned

except prep. Leaving out; other than None of the players in soccer are allowed to use their hands except the goalie.

accept v. to take something that is offered or given

angle n. the area formed by two straight lines or flat surfaces that join at a given point

angel n. 1. in some religions a heavenly being or spirit 2. a person who is thought of as being very good

costume n. clothes worn to dress up like someone or something else

custom n. the way things are usually done by people in general

affect v. to make a difference in I hope this misunderstanding won’t affect our relationship.

effect n. something that happens because of something else

adopt v. to take another’s child into one’s family and raise as one’s own You can also adopt a pet.

adapt v. to change in order to fit into a new situation

device n. a small tool or machine

devise v. to think up The spies devise a plan to smuggle a secret message out of the country.

decent adj. accepted by people as proper and respectable

descent n. the act of moving from a higher to a lower place