1.
College
and Collage
College /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ Institution of higher
learning
One develops
one’s personality only during his/her college
days.
Collage /ˈkɒlɑːʒ/ Picture with pieces
stuck on surface
The collage
work made by Nandini won her the first prize.
2.
Comma and Coma
Comma /ˈkɒmə/ Punctuation mark to
indicate a brief pause or interval
When
you read, pause a little, when there is a
comma.
Coma /ˈkəʊmə/ Long period of
unconsciousness
The accident victim has passed into a coma.
3.
Confident and confidant
Confident /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/ Sure
and certain
My
sister is quite confident that she
can finish cooking before 7.p.m.
Confidant /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/ A
person who is entrusted with secrets
My mother is my best friend and confidant.
4. Conscious and Conscientious
Conscious /ˈkɒnʃəs/ Keenly aware; intentional
You
must be conscious of your weakness
as well as your strength.
Conscientious /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/ In accordance with
somebody’s conscience
Being Conscientious,
Sekhar could not get along with his dishonest boss.
5. Considerable
and
Considerate
Considerable /kənˈsɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l/ Moderately
large
My company pays me a considerable salary and I am quite happy here.
Considerate /kənˈsɪd(ə)rət/ Sympathetic
We should always be considerate towards the poor and the needy.
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