Rob and steal: Rob: deprive somebody of his property; take (property) from a place unlawfully and often by force Armed men robbed the state bank yesterday. They robbed the traveler of his wallet. Steal: to take and keep something which belongs to somebody else. The master punished the boy for stealing the money. Stay and stop Stay: remain; keep still in the same place We stayed in a farmhouse for our holidays. Stop: to come to rest; to stay somewhere for a while We stopped at the pub for a drink. Access and excess Few children in the villages have access to a computer. The number of students who seeks access to the laboratory are in excess of 300. Cease and seize Cease: stop Seize: take hold of something eagerly or violently She never ceases to amaze me. The policeman seized the thief by the collar. Cite, sight and site Cite: quote He is quite fond of citing from the Vedas. Sight: spectacle That was a sight to see. Site: place They are building a factory on the site. Conscience, cautious and conscious Conscience: ethics, sense of right and wrong One should have a clear conscience. Cautious: careful, alert One must be cautious while driving. Conscious: aware, mindful A healthy man is not conscious of his breathing. He is conscious of his guilt.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:24:30 +0000
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