1. "I usually get my advice from my local psychic."
   "I would advice you to step away from the cake."
2. "As per what you advised me, I decided to take a trip to Europe."
   "I wouldn't want to advise you to make the wrong choice."

This is another one of those cases where one simple letter makes all the difference. "Advice" is a noun, denoting "guidance" or "a suggestion." In contrast, "advise" is a verb for "to give guidance" or "to make a suggestion."

1. "She challenged me to a duel, but I had to go home and eat."
   "We dueled until we couldn't take it anymore."
2. "The theme of duelity is very prevalent in this book."
   "The duel went on for hours and hours."

"Duel" is a fight, whereas "dual" means that something comprises two, often differing, components. For example, "duality" is used to describe contrast and juxtaposition, such as left and right or night and day.

1. "Whose"
   "Then"
2. "Isle"
   "Sight"

"Isle" is an island, easily remembered by the fact that both words contain the same first three letters. The correct word here is "aisle," as in the famous, "Clean up on aisle two!"

1. "Empathy" refers to difficulty in understanding other people's emotions, whereas "sympathy" refers to feeling sorry for others.
   "Empathy" means you can easily talk to others, but "sympathy" denotes sorrow or pity.
2. "Empathy" means you can understand somebody else's emotions or perspective, but "sympathy" refers to feeling pity for someone.
   "Empathy" means you're good at setting out a path for yourself, however, "sympathy" signifies that you can feel sorry for others.

Empathy is often known as more powerful than sympathy because it requires a deeper level of emotional engagement. Surprisingly, a "sympathizer" is someone who agrees with a particular view, not someone who feels pity.

1. "Desert" is a hot, sandy area. "Dessert" means "to abandon."
   "Desert" refers to a sweet course after dinner. "Dessert" is a hot, sandy area.
2. "Desert" refers to a sweet course after dinner. "Dessert" means "to abandon."
   "Desert" means "to abandon." "Dessert" is a sweet course after dinner.

Ah yes, the "desert" and "dessert" debacle. The former is either a noun referring to hot, barren land or a verb that denotes abandonment. The latter is just a noun. To remember the difference, think of "Strawberry Sorbet," which is a type of dessert and contains two "S"s.

1. "The hearing aid is broken, so we'll have to buy a new one."
   "Please send the copy to my aid; he'll have it published."
2. "They agreed to provide significant aid, but it'll take a while for it to reach everyone."
   "The Financial Aid Committee approved the budget!"

When talking about a helper, "aide" is the correct term. Even though a committee is comprised of people, the last option is correct because "aid" in this context refers to monetary help, not a monetary helper.

1. "Amoral" means you don't care about ethics, whereas "immoral" means "unethical."
   "Amoral" means "morally correct," while "immoral" refers to being morally incorrect.
2. "Amoral" is a verb and "immoral" is a noun.
   Trick question! They mean the same thing.

The prefix "a" usually renders the base word (in this case, "moral") neutral or makes it signify indifference. For example, the word "asexual" indicates that someone has no sexual interest in others.

1. "I was so sleep deprived that I started to see illusions."
   "He made an allusion to Martha Stewart, and I was all for it."
2. "I was horrendously disillusioned when I realized I can't speak food into existence."
   "Some would say your social media profile is just an allusion."

An "allusion" is an indirect reference to a person or event. For example, if talking about your mother-in-law, you might say, "The woman who makes me deeply unhappy," without explicitly saying her name.

1. "The doctor prescribed a cough syrup."
   "I prescribe you from watching that movie! It's forbidden!"
2. "This product was proscribed in 1992 after the government banned it."
   "The guidelines prescribed a short break between periods."

"Prescribe" is known for its use in medical contexts, but it can also be used as a verb when stating a rule authoritatively. Comparatively, "proscribe" is a verb that means "to forbid."

1. "She alluded to her cat in no uncertain terms."
   "We can illude the traffic by taking a different route."
2. "We thankfully eluded her mom because she had a cold."
   "The professor alluded to the class average, which made the students uneasy."

"Allude" is the verb of "allusion," an indirect reference. "Elude" means "to avoid" or "to escape from," sometimes used in the context of ideas, such as, "This concept eludes me." "Illude" refers to tricking or deluding.

1. "Your point is moot because it has nothing to do with our discussion."
   "I mooted that we bring a cake, but she didn't think it was a good idea."
2. "Whether or not this book is good is a moot point."
   "Can you moot the television, please and thank you?"

"Moot" has a few meanings, but the last option should contain "mute," as in "to silence." As a verb, "moot" means "to suggest," and as an adjective, it can mean either "debatable" or "irrelevant."

1. "That's such a nice complement, thank you so much!"
   "I'm looking for something to complement the bookcase in my office."
2. "The salt in this dish is intended to complement the fish."
   "That shade of green really complements her hair color."

Nobody's blaming you if you're confused. "Complement" refers to something completing or enhancing another thing, whereas "compliment" is an expression of praise. This explanation complements the question!

1. "Amuse" = provide interest or entertain%0D"Bemuse" = fail to interest or entertain
   "Amuse" = provide interest or entertain%0D"Bemuse" = puzzle or bewilder
2. "Amuse" = provide interest or entertain%0D"Bemuse" = make sad
   They're synonyms

On the surface, it's easy to think that "bemuse" is simply the opposite of "amuse," but it's slightly different. Just as the verb "to amuse" has a noun counterpart, so too does "bemuse," in the form of "bemusement."

1. "Bazaar" = a marketplace%0D"Bizarre" = very strange
   "Bazaar" = a type of blizzard%0D"Bizarre" = very strange
2. "Bazaar" = somewhat strange%0D"Bizarre" = very strange
   "Bazaar" = UK spelling%0D"Bizarre" = US spelling

How bizarre is it that the word "bazaar" even exists? It's a marketplace of small stores, often found in the Middle East. It's also an event where money is raised for a donation, just like a fundraiser.

1. "Incensed"
   "Apart"
2. "Assured"
   "Eminently"

"Eminently" essentially means "very," with its adjectival counterpart, "eminent," meaning "noteworthy" or "famous/respected." The option should've been "imminently," which means that something will happen soon.

1. "Assent"
   "Appraised"
2. "Ensured"
   "Queue"

When you want to inform someone, use the verb "apprise." When you want to evaluate or assess, the correct verb is "appraise." This quiz is appraising your skills, while also apprising you!

1. "Stationary" = writing and office materials%0D"Stationery" = immobile or unchanging
   "Stationary" = located at a station%0D"Stationery" = immobile or unchanging
2. "Stationary" = immobile or unchanging%0D"Stationery" = located at a station
   "Stationary" = immobile or unchanging%0D"Stationery" = writing and office materials

"Stationary" is an adjective and "stationery" is a noun. You can remember this difference by thinking that "writer" and "stationery" both contain an "ER," and stationery is used for writing.

1. "Grisly" = a type of bear%0D"Grizzly" = causing disgust or fear
   "Grisly" = causing disgust or fear%0D"Grizzly" = a type of bear
2. "Grisly" = causing disgust or fear%0D"Grizzly" = susceptible to sizzling very easily, or a type of bear
   "Grisly" = susceptible to sizzling very easily, or a type of bear%0D"Grizzly" = a type of bear

"Grizzly" is the type of bear, which can be remembered by thinking that bears need to sleep and, in other words, catch some "Z"s. By some estimates, Eurasia is home to about 100,000 brown bears, 70,000 of which reside in the former Soviet Union.

1. "We told her to lead the way and we ended up getting lost."
   "Don't eat that! It contains lead!"
2. "I was lead astray by the bookstore manager."
   "Can you take the lead?"

Do you feel mis"led"? "Lead" can either be a metal or the present tense of the verb "to lead." Plot twist: When using it in its past tense, the correct spelling is "led." Who would've known?

1. "Pour" = a small opening%0D"Pore" = a verb for "to flow"
   "Pour" = a small opening%0D"Pore" = a verb for "to examine closely"
2. "Pour" = a verb for "to flow"%0D"Pore" = a verb for "to examine closely"
   "Pour" = a verb for "to examine closely"%0D"Pore" = a small opening

While "pour" is a verb, "pore" contains two definitions: It can either be a verb, as described above, or commonly used as a noun to describe tiny openings, such as those found on the skin.

1. "Angel"
   "Bow"
2. "Brooch"
   "Carat"

"Bow" has various meanings, including a type of knot or the front part of a boat, but the correct word in this context is "bough" (pronounced like "wow" but with a "B."). It's the main branch of a tree.

1. "The principal of the school was confused when the word "fetch" became popular again."
   "The principal reason you failed the driving test is because you crashed into an ice-cream stand."
2. "I can't defy my principles, so I have to decline your offer."
   "The principle item we need is a laptop."

As a noun, "principal" refers to the person in charge of a school. As an adjective, it denotes the most important thing. "Principle" is only a noun that refers to beliefs or values.

1. "I forebeared from taking the trip because I didn't have the money."
   "My forebear was a baker, so I've heard."
2. "You need to forbear from saying rude things, please and thank you."
   "Do you know who your forebears were?"

Interestingly, both "forbear" and "forebear" have nothing to do with bears. The first is a verb whose definition is "to refrain," while the second is a noun that's synonymous with "ancestor."

1. "Rein"
   "Flounder"
2. "Gauge"
   "Tact"

"Rein" in this sense refers to the strap that a rider uses to maneuver a horse. People also say "rein in" when talking about limiting or controlling something. When discussing a king or queen's rule over a kingdom, use "reign."

1. "Your facial expression is an admission of guilt."
   "You gained admission to the program. Congrats!"
2. "They're not offering admission into the field."
   "Please contact your school's admission services for more information."

"Admission" is an acknowledgment of truth, but it also refers to the right to entry or process of acceptance. "Admittance" also refers to entrance, but only in a physical sense, such as, "Admittance into the room is prohibited."

1. "Breath"
   "Then"
2. "Cheeping"
   "Cord"

A "cord" can either refer to the folds of throat tissue known as "vocal cords," or to the strings made from multiple twisted strands, like a phone cord. When talking about the musical notes that an instrument produces, use "chord,"

1. "Losing"
   "Breath"
2. "Capital"
   Trick question; they're all correct!

Indeed, "capital" has a variety of definitions, including money, an uppercase letter or where a government is located. The building where a legislature congregates in known as the "capitol."

1. "His outfit attracted a horde of attention."
   "I don't want to hoard my things, but I have no option."
2. "My mom was a serial horder, but at least she wasn't a serial killer."
   "I need to access my hoard of funds but I'm in a foreign country, so it's a little difficult."

"Horde" is a noun that describes a big group of people. "Hoard," as a verb, means that you're accumulating and storing possessions, but as a noun, it denotes a cache of valuable things or money.

1. A "gaff" is a spear with a hook, and a "gaffe" is a social blunder.
   A "gaff" is a social blunder, and a "gaffe" is a spear with a hook
2. They both refer to making a social blunder, but "gaff" is an adjective and "gaffe" is an adverb.
   Trick question! A "gaff" is just a shortened version of "gaffe," which refers to a spear with a hook.

Despite almost being spelled identically and having the same pronunciation, the two words have very different definitions. A "gaff" is also an informal term for "house" in the U.K.

1. "He defused the bomb just in time."
   "Thanks to her quick thinking, she defused the hostility coming from the crowd."
2. "The water defused quickly, making the clean-up way more difficult."
   "Defusing the problem will help, but it's only part of the solution."

"Defuse" is used when a bomb is prevented from exploding by removing its fuse. It can also refer to reducing the tension in a situation. The third option should use the verb "diffuse," which means "to spread over a big area."

1. "That speech was so uninteresting, I'd rather watch soup cool off."
   "My therapist seems very disinterested."
2. "I'm uninterested in your offer, but thanks."
   "I get so bored talking about my feelings. It evokes so much disinterest in me."

This seems wild, but there is actually is a difference between "uninterested" and "disinterested": The former means "not interested," but the latter refers to being impartial or refusing to pick a side.

1. "Re-sign"
   "Further"
2. "Inquiries"
   "Gray"

No, you're not living in a simulation; "further" is wrong. When discussing a physical distance, "farther" is the correct word ("She flew farther than her mom."). Other cases, including more abstract phrases, feature "further" ("If you have further inquiries, please tell me.").

1. "I don't know why you have to flaunt your style."
   "Every time she comes here, it's to flaunt what I say and I hate it!"
2. "That bed sheet is flaunting in the wind; hopefully it won't blow away."
   "Flaunting her purse, the girl was eager to meet her Tinder date."

This sentence should contain the word "flout," which means "to defy" or "to disregard." As you probably guessed, "flaunt" refers to showing off, but it's also less commonly used when something is waving or fluttering.

1. "When you said, "Bye Felicia," that had a really big effect on me."
   "I'm just trying to effect positive change, okay?"
2. "Mondays effect me horribly, we all know that."
   "The professor said questions were prohibited to effect greater independence among the students."

Often confused with "affect," "effect" as a noun means "consequence." As a verb, it signifies "to cause" or "to bring about." Comparatively, "affect" is only a verb that means "to impact."

1. "If the climatic conditions are good enough, we can go scuba diving."
   "He made the most anti-climactic announcement I've ever heard."
2. "Several countries have multiple climatic regions."
   "We're seeing many climactic changes."

Both are adjectives, but "climactic" refers to the climax or peak, whereas "climatic" relates to the climate or weather conditions. Who would've known that a "C" can make such a big difference?