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Words that are often confused C1

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  • feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or about a quality in your character
    ashamed
  • to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose
    lay
  • o have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something
    affect
  • The company is planning to a.......... the new product both on TV and online.
    advertise
  • the result of a particular influence
    effect
  • Let's not go out tonight. I am tired and b............., I want to read.
    besides
  • feeling ashamed or shy
    embarrassed
  • It is rumoured that the Royal family will a.......... the prince's engagement this week.
    announce
  • I know we will never agree about what to do, but we should try to reach a c.........
    compromise
  • a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel
    suite
  • a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material
    suit
  • I think we should buy the Toyota. It's nicer looking, and it's much more e............
    economical.
  • The rate of inflation has gone up since last month; it c.......... 2%.
    currently
  • The company's c......... to providing quality at a reasonable price has been crucial to its success.
    commitment
  • to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface
    lie
  • They live in that block of flats b........ the school.
    beside
  • I thought I wouldn't enjoy the film, but a........... it was very funny.
    actually
  • the accused does not d......... being in the house, but he insists that he did not touch anything.
    deny
  • I love parties. I never r............. an invitation.
    refuse
  • I don't agree with the government's e........... policy.
    economic