Thursday, November 8, 2012

Homophones


Homophones are words that are pronounced alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Acetic means of, containing or derived from acetic acid.
Ascetic means austere, abstainer, hermit, monk, etc.

Acetic acid has a sour taste.
He gave up all luxuries and led his life like an ascetic.

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