Verbal Ability

A currant is a small dried fruit, often a seedless raisin. Current refers to flow or the present time.

A cymbal is a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass plate. A symbol is a mark or character used as a conventional representation.

To deify means to worship, revere, or treat as a god. Defy means to resist openly, and defer means to postpone.

To elicit means to draw out a response or information from someone. Illicit means illegal.

A chord is a straight line segment whose endpoints both lie on a circular arc. A cord is a thin, flexible string or rope.

An excursion is a short journey or trip. An incursion is an invasion or attack.

To deprecate is to express disapproval of something. Depreciate means to diminish in value.

Fettle refers to a state or condition, often used in the phrase 'in fine fettle' to mean in good physical condition.

To grin is to smile broadly, showing the teeth. A groan is a sound of pain or annoyance.

A feint is a deceptive move or a pretence, often used in sports or combat. Feign is a verb meaning to pretend.

Dissent is the expression of disagreement with official policies or views. Descent refers to moving downward.

To cite is to quote a passage, book, or author as evidence. Site refers to a location.

Factitious means artificially created or developed. Fictitious means imaginary or not real.

To loathe is to feel intense dislike or disgust. Loath is an adjective meaning reluctant.

Meed is a reward or recompense that one deserves. Mien refers to a person's appearance or manner.

A corpse is a dead body. Corps refers to a body of people, such as the military.

A convoy is a group of ships or vehicles traveling together for protection. Convey is a verb meaning to transport.

Cereal refers to a grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn. Coral is a marine invertebrate.

A lyre is a stringed musical instrument of the harp family. Liar is someone who tells lies.

To mow is to cut down grass or grain with a scythe or machine. Maw is the jaws or throat of a voracious animal.

To persecute is to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of race or beliefs. Prosecute means to institute legal proceedings.

To meddle is to interfere in something that is not one's concern. Medal is an award.

Naive means showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; artless or simple. Knave is a dishonest man.

To indict is to formally accuse or charge someone with a serious crime. Incite means to encourage or stir up.

To hoard is to store or guard a supply of something. Herd refers to a group of animals, horde refers to a large group of people, and heard is the past tense of hear.