SOME PROBLEM WORDS (continued)
climactic, climatic:
climactic = highest intensity; It was the climactic event of the day.
climatic = weather; The climatic conditions were excellent.
coarse, course:
coarse = rough; The road is covered with coarse rocks.
course = a study; The course will include everything to the advanced level.
complement, compliment:
to complement = to go with; That hat will complement her new coat.
to compliment = to flatter; I complimented her on her hat.
conscience, conscious:
conscience = moral principle; His conscience bothered him after he said it.
conscious = aware; He was conscious of his mistake.
continual, continuous:
continual = repeated regularly; The noise was continual throughout the day.
continuous = extended without interruption; It was a continuous problem.
elicit, illicit:
to elicit = to bring out; The police officer finally elicited the truth from him.
illicit = unlawful or immoral; He sold illicit drugs before.