Lesson 32 - More Easily Confused Words

Target Language or Knowledge:

astronomy scientific study of the universe and all that is in it decent appropriate; conforms to the recognized standard of good taste altitude distance or extent upward, determined by instruments prescribe to give treatment to be used; to lay down rules descent passing from higher to lower; decline; ancestry proceed to go forward; to carry on; profits from a sale confident having strong belief; sure of oneself presume to take for granted as true (with evidence) elude to avoid or escape by speed or trickery assume to take for granted as true (without evidence) astrology study that attempts to interpret the influence of the universe on humans confidant a close friend to whom secrets or private matters are discussed precede to go or come before in place, rank, or time vocation a calling, or occupation, for which one is especially suited mediate to act between parties to bring about an agreement allude to refer to casually or indirectly; to hint at conglomerate a large corporation made up of companies dealing in a variety of areas meditate to engage in deep thought or reflection foreclosure to take or deprive of property due to lack of payment avocation something one does in addition to their job, especially for fun; a hobby