devoted to dance, drama and singing To become a good artiste calls for devotion and concentration. . Alternate - happening by turns; every second day, leaving one day in between We play hockey on alternate days. Alternative - one of the two choices or options There was no alternative left to me but to sell my watch.
. Altogether - completely All his suggestions were rejected altogether. All together - all things taken together We found our friends sitting all together. .
Appraise - to assess correctly A research work in literature is meant to appraise an author. Apprise - to inform; to make one know The Prime Minister was apprised of the new developments by the Army Chief. . Altar - place of worship A devotee of Lord Rama offered flowers at the altar.
Alter - to change The present education system does not seek to alter what is outdated in it. . Bridle - reins of a horse; to control Put the saddle and the bridle on the horse. Bridal - pertaining to a bride The girl was decked in bridal finery.
. Break - lo divide into two or more pieces by force The vase will break if you drop it down. Brake - a device to reduce the speed of vehicles One should not apply brakes suddenly, otherwise one will fall. .
Bare - uncovered; naked The little children were lying on the bare floor. Bear-to carry; to endure Who can bear such intense heat? . Canvas - a thick and coarse cloth The school boys wear canvas shoes for Unit- - - - - physical training.
Canvass - to seek votes The candidates these days have to do nothing but canvass for their elections. . Calendar- a table of dates I receive a new calendar every year. Calender - a machine in which cloth or paper is pressed by rollers The cloth was put through the calender to make it smooth and glazed.
. Compliment - respects, appreciation We sent our compliments to our friends on New year’s eve. Complement - that which