Most Commonly Confused Words: GRE Vocab from Climactic to Flounder

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Quick video that's great for those studying the GRE or just anyone looking to improve their vocabulary and avoid common English language errors.

These videos will cover both advanced GRE words and more basic GRE words but the focus will be on avoiding common GRE mistakes in vocabulary.

21. climactic vs climatic climactic is an adjective, and means pertaining to a climax or an ending. Example: The film’s climactic chasing scene won many accolades from the critics. climatic is an adjective, and means pertaining to the climate. Example: Sudden climatic changes have resulted in widespread influenza all over the country.

22. complacent vs complaisant complacent is an adjective, and means self-satisfied. Example: One should not be complacent in life, no matter how many riches or accolades they possess. complaisant is an adjective, and means willing to please. Example: The complaisant acquit lost all hope in getting a reduced sentence from the judge.

23. conscience vs conscious conscience is a noun, and means sense of right or wrong. Example: Self-conscience is what separates the good people from the bad. conscious is an adjective, and means alert and awake. Example: Thankfully, the man was conscious by the time the ambulance arrived.

24. defuse vs diffuse defuse is a verb, and means remove tension (from); calm. Example: The teacher finally managed to defuse the two quarreling kids diffuse is a verb, and means spread out; scattered. Example: The different colors of ink diffused into the water in a beautiful pattern.

25. desert vs dessert desert is a noun, and means dry or lifeless region. Example: I was thinking of going on a camp to the Saharan desert this winter. dessert means sweet food served after a main course. Example: Despite being on a diet, I couldn’t resist my temptation. I ate a lot of dessert at the party.

26. disinterested vs uninterested disinterested is an adjective, and means detached or impartial; unbiased. Example: The police were disinterested in the petty qualms made by the thief. uninterested means indifferent; unconcerned; apathetic. The teacher was fed up of teaching to a bunch of uninterested students.

27. ensure vs insure ensure is a verb, and means make certain something happens. Example: Can you please ensure that the package is delivered carefully? insure is a verb, and means take cover against loss or damage of something. Example: The car was insured by the company, and hence I did not have to pay a lot for the damages.

28. envelop vs envelope envelop is a verb, and means cover or surround something. Example: The atmosphere envelops the earth. envelope is a noun, and means paper covering a letter. Example: She was ecstatic, after she received the envelope that had her offer letter.

29. flaunt vs flout flaunt is a verb, and means show off; boast; brandish. Example: She flaunted her new car in front of her jealous friends. flout means defy; disregard; spurn. Example: Despite repeated warnings, the duo continued to flout the court’s orders.

30. flounder vs founder flounder is a verb, and means falter, struggle or make mistakes. Example: Being a newbie, he was floundering around in the swimming pool. founder is a verb, and means sink; break down or fail. Example: Her career foundered when she was caught taking a bribe.

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