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To imply is to guess, to hint at something, to suggest something ( I didn’t mean to

imply he was guilty.)

To infer is to figure out, to reach a conclusion (I inferred from the number of the
cups on the table that he was having a party.)

To affect is to influence something and cause changes. (The disease affects human
and animals.)

To effect to make something happen. (The civil rights movement effected a huge
change in America.)

Unable describes the lack of ability for one particular instance, situation.
Incapable is the lack of ability in a more general way.

Alternate is one out of every two weeks/weekends/month (I work alternate


Saturdays.)
Alternative is another option, choice.

Disused is not used, misused is used in wrong way.

Satisfying is to make you pleased by providing what you need and want, satisfactory
means good enough. (satisfactory results, but a satisfying meal)

Stationary is not moving, stationery refers to things you use for writing (pens,
pencils).

Dissatisfied is satisfied but in a way that a person is not pleased and is unhappy,
unsatisfied is not satisfied.

Exhaustive is complete, detailed and including everything.


Exhausting is what makes you feel tired.

Conscious is being aware of something.

Conscientious is hard working, very diligent and persistent.

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