Answer Key
Confusing words (1)
Choose the right words.
- He is her protector. He is her friend. He is her [confidant] .
- I regret to inform you that this collection of stamps is absolutely [worthless] .
- Heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers was incredibly [confident] about his chances against IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
- That was priceless [advice] ! Thank you so much!
- Jane worked with the [Personnel] Committee over the course of the summer to create job descriptions for every person on the staff.
- The questions they asked me were too [personal] .
- I [advise] you to contact the police immediately.
- It was just another of his [valueless] promises! He let us down again!
- Your husband's help was really [priceless] . I have no idea how I would have done it without him.
- The thieves have stolen [invaluable] paintings from the National Gallery.
| Worthless = | Lacking worth |
|---|---|
| Priceless = | Extremely valuable |
| Advice = | Counsel to somebody. (A noun.) |
| Advise = | To give counsel to somebody. (A verb.) |
| Invaluable = | Extremely valuable. |
| Valueless = | Having no value. |
| Confident = | Being certain. |
| Confidant = | One to whom secrets or private matters are disclosed. |
| Personnel = | The body of persons employed by or active in an organization or business. |
| Personal = | Pertaining to a person. |