Confusing Words Q & R - Series

          CONFUSING WORDS Q & R – SERIES

Ø  QUITE (perfectly, significantly) - This was quite a balanced match.

QUIET (silent, inert, inactive) - The government has been quiet over the GATT issue.

Ø  RARE (riot common and very valuable; unusual) - This is a rare stamp indeed.

SCARCE (in short supply; not easy to find) - Clean water is becoming scarce.

  

Ø  RATIONAL (sane, logical) - We need a rational approach to population control.

RATIONALE (logical basis) - What is the rationale behind this plan?

   

Ø  RECOLLECT (recall knowledge from memory) - lam unable to recollect his name.

REMEMBER (keep- in mind for attention or consideration) -­I shall remember this evening for the rest of my life.

     

Ø  RECOMMEND (suggest some person or action for a job orpurpose) - He recommended Dr. Joshi for the surgery.

REFER (redirect to a person or place) - The family doctor referred the patient to a specialist so that she could get some expert advice on her diet.

Ø  RETRENCHMENT (reduction in expenditure or number of employees) - Workers are strongly opposing retrenchment in the public sector.

RETRIBUTION (punishment, reprisal) -- The retribution for his action was immediate

  

Ø  REVIEW - a survey or a report

 REVUE - a musical show

Ø  RHYME - matching of sounds in verse

RIME - frost

   

Ø  RICH (wealthy) - He is a rich man.

RICHES (belongings, resources) - India has limitless natural riches.

   

Ø  RIGHT (correct) - There may be doubts and protests but economic liberalisation was the right path to take,

RITE (ceremony) - Some religious rites in India are elaborate and time-consuming.

    

Ø  RIGOROUS (thorough, severe, unsparing) - Commandoes have to undergo rigorous training.

VIGOROUS (energetic, strong, active) - The students were put through some vigorous exercise routine by the new instructor.

   

Ø  RING (circular band, a circle) - This is my marriage ring.

WRING (twist, squeeze) - Wring the towel properly so that it does not drip.

    

Ø  ROUTE (path, itinerary) - The minister's motorcade changed its route at the last moment.

ROUT (defeat, debacle) - The opposition party had to face a total rout in the elections.