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.
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11. alternate vs alternative alternate is an adjective, and means occurring by turns. Example: She liked the shirt with alternate shades of white and grey. alternative means thing done or had instead of something else; choice. Example: Is there an alternative to this plan of yours?
12. amend vs emend amend is a verb, and means change or correct. Example: You should amend your current plan if you want to visit that place. emend is a verb, and means edit or correct a text. Example: The editor emended the intern’s article, which had several errors.
13. among vs between among is a preposition, and means in the midst of. Example: He was one among the three players who received the award. between means in the middle of two points. Example: I frequently travelled between New York and Chicago during my early career to make ends meet.
14. amoral vs immoral amoral means without moral standards, principles or rules. Example: Don’t do that. It is an amoral way of doing business. immoral means transgressing moral rules. Example: The psycho’s immoral acts were condemned by thousands of people.
15. ante- vs anti- ante- means before. Example: Antemeridian means the time of the day before noon. anti- means against. Example: The anti-communists marched along the city’s central station, with slogans and placards.
16. appraise vs apprise appraise is a verb, and means assess the value, quality or worth of something. Example: The realtor appraised the value of the house to those innocent foreigners. apprise is a verb, and means make someone aware of something. Example: Let me apprise you of your current situation.
17. assure vs insure assure is a verb, and means promise or guarantee. Example: I assure you that your money is safe with me. ensure means make certain. Example: I will ensure that your children will have access to the best education possible.
18. aural vs oral aural means of or relating to the ears or hearing. Example: People today are seeking relief from the overload of aural stimulus due to traffic. oral means of or relating to the mouth. Example: While intravascular injections tend to cure the illnesses faster, oral pills are recommended for infants and children.
19. biannual vs biennial biannual is an adjective, and means twice a year. Example: The biannual convention of agriculturists was a huge success, where the new agricultural policies were discussed. biennial is an adjective, and means every two years. Example: The twenty-over Cricket World Cup is a biennial event, and brings together the top teams from around the world.
20. blatant vs flagrant blatant is an adjective, and means glaringly obvious. Example: The driver showed a blatant disregard for the lives of the children crossing the road. flagrant is an adjective, and means openly outrageous. Example: Several communities have condemned the flagrant remarks of the minister.
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