1.

Funeral (a (usually religious) ceremony for burying or burning the body of a dead
person) – funereal (gloomy).
Examples of sentences:
I just came from a funeral.
They began to play funereal music, which caused sadness.

2. Economic (relating to trade, industry, and money) – economical (not using a lot of fuel,
money, etc.)
Examples of sentences:
The economic forecast for next year is not good.
Trains from Bucharest are the most economical.

3. Addiction ( an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful)

– addition (something that has been added to something else)
Examples of sentences:
The most well-known and serious addiction is to drugs and alcohol.
The suggested addition would serve to write any essay.

4. Loose ((of clothes) not fitting closely to the body) – lose (to no longer have something
because you do not know where it is).
Examples of sentences:
Tom’s belt is too loose and his trousers keep falling down.
I'd better not lose my keys again.

5. Abstain (to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be
bad) – refrain (to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something).
Examples of sentences:
Kate abstains from eating unhealthy food.
You should refrain from asking silly questions.

6. Forceful (expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action) – forcible

(actions involve the use of physical power or of violence).
Examples of sentences:
The government must implement forceful measures to help the economy to recover.
The government stops emigration by forcible measures, because it takes the shape of a mass
movement.

7. Politic (wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions) – political (relating to
politics).
Examples of sentences:
It would not be politic for her to be seen there.
Mary got into a rather heated political argument.
 8. Collision (an accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force) –
collusion (agreement between people to act together secretly or illegally in order to
deceive or cheat someone).
Examples of sentences:
The collision caused a fire, which spread rapidly.
There was collusion between the two witnesses.

9. Stationery (the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes) –
stationary (not moving, or not changing).
Examples of sentences:
I expect this is where they keep the stationery.
The hand will remain stationary at all times.

10. Complement (to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining
with it) – compliment (a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect).
Examples of sentences:
The departments should complement each other, not compete.
Such a compliment, from a man like you, is always welcome.

11. Discreet (careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by
keeping something secret) and discrete (clearly separate or different in shape or form).
Examples of sentences:
I want this operation to be discreet as possible.
The ship has four discrete sections.

12. Elicit (to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction) – illicit (illegal
or disapproved of by society).
Examples of sentences:
The teacher elicited the answer from his students.
Local residents found hundreds of cartons of illicit cigarettes.

13. Proscribe (of a government or other authority to not allow something) – prescribe ((of a
doctor). to say what medical treatment someone should have).
Examples of sentences:
James may also perform such duties as the chairman may prescribe.
Can you prescribe something to keep me awake?

14. Cause (the reason why something, especially something bad, happens) – course (a set of
classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or
qualification).
Examples of sentences:
His birthday will be cause for celebration.
We have signed up for an online English course.

15. Allusion (something that is said or written that is intended to make you think of a
particular thing or person) – illusion (an idea or belief that is not true).
Examples of sentences:
There are many allusions to Shakespeare in modern films.
They create illusion through the power of suggestion.

16. Ingenious ((of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or
planned and involving new ideas and methods) – ingenuous (honest, sincere, and
trusting, sometimes in a way that seems silly).
Examples of sentences:
Tom has very ingenious ideas to promote his products.
The child's ingenuous face made me smile.

17. Precede (to be or go before something or someone in time or space) – proceed (to
continue as planned).
Examples of sentences:
This will precede the consideration of the key issues to which I referred above.
Perhaps we can proceed on that basis.

18. Excise (a tax charged on goods produced within the country) – exercise (physical activity
that you do to make your body strong and healthy).
Examples of sentences:
Fuel oil is cheaper with no excise tax.
What's your favorite time of day to exercise?

19. Upmost (in the highest position) and utmost (used to emphasize how important or
serious something is).
Examples of sentences:
Your safety and well-being are of the upmost importance to me.
I guess this decision is of utmost importance to my honor.

20. Continuous (without a pause or interruption) – contiguous (next to or touching another,

usually similar, thing).
Examples of sentences:
Continuous work may not exceed five hours.
Book also contains important data about the history and culture of contiguous countries.