Entomology is the study of insects. Etymology is the study of word origins.
Discernment vs Discrimination vs Perception vs Penetration vs Insight vs Acumen
Discernment, discrimination, perception, penetration, insight, acumen are comparable when they denote keen intellectual vision.
Discard vs Cast vs Shed vs Molt vs Slough vs Scrap vs Junk
Discard, cast, shed, molt, slough, scrap, junk mean to get rid of as of no further use, value, or service.
Difference between Beard the lion in his den and Walk into the lion’s den
beard the lion in his den—confront a person of power courageously on his own ground: Seeking to give Robbie’s father a piece of her mind she elects to beard the lion in his den—or rather his business office. walk into the lion’s den—find oneself in a difficult situation in which one has to face unfriendly […]
Difference between Entitled and Titled
Entitled means to have the right to something. Because she is the songwriter, she is entitled to the royalties. Titled refers to the name of a publication, speech, or musical piece. Their first musical piece this evening is titled, “The Voice.”
Difference between Enthused and Enthusiastic
Enthused is not popular with writing experts. Use enthusiastic. The students are enthusiastic (not enthused) about the new school.
Difference between Bear someone and Bear with someone
bear someone— 1. (usually Passive) give birth to a child: She bore three children in three years. 2. (usually negat.) tolerate or endure smb.: She could not bear the man Joe she was living with. bear with someone—put up with a person; show patience towards smb.: Bear with me while I try to remember exactly […]
Disaster vs Calamity vs Catastrophe vs Cataclysm
Disaster, calamity, catastrophe, cataclysm are comparable when they denote an event or situation that is regarded as a terrible misfortune.
Disapprove vs Deprecate
Disapprove, deprecate mean to feel or to express an objection to or condemnation of a person or thing.
Difference between Bear market and Bull market
bear market—(Stock Market) a period of time when the prices of securities are falling or are expected to fall, and investors pull out their money: Two months before the end of the bear market, Business Week ran an article titled “Running scared from stocks.” bull market—(Stock Market) a period when investment seems promising and people […]
Difference between Enthral and Enthrall
Enthrall, meaning to captivate, is preferred in American usage. Tom’s second spy novel enthralled us more than his first novel.
Disadvantage vs Detriment vs Handicap vs Drawback
Disadvantage, detriment, handicap, drawback mean something which interferes with the success or well-being of a person or thing.