在新SAT考试语法部分,考察形近词的题型一直是童鞋们冲击满分道路上的拦路虎,原因是这些词拼写或者发音非常像,但意思却截然不同,如果不知两个单词之间的区别就极易做错。
以下是老SAT曾经出现过的高频12组形近词:
1 | Auditory | adj. 听觉的,听觉器官的 |
Audible | adj. 能听见的 | |
2 | collaborate | v. 合作 |
corroborate | v. 证实,支持 | |
3 | desirous | adj. 渴望得到某物的(人) |
desirable | adj. 值得拥有的(物) | |
4 | exhaustive | adj. 详尽的,彻底的 |
exhausted | adj. 精疲力竭的 | |
5 | imminent | adj. 即将发生的 |
eminent | adj. 显赫的,杰出的 | |
6 | insure | v. 投保险 |
ensure | v. 确定,保证 | |
7 | indecisive | adj. 不明确的.,无判断力的 |
indefinite | adj. 无限期的 | |
8 | opposite | adj. (地理位置上)相反的 |
opposed | adj. (抽象概念上)相反的 | |
9 | proceed | v. 前进 |
precede | v. 在…之前 | |
10 | prospective | adj. 可能的,预期的 |
perspective | n. 看法,观点 | |
11 | raise | v. 举起(别的某物) |
rise | v. (某物自己)上升 | |
12 | repel | v. 击退,排斥 |
Propel | v. 推动,驱使 |
在老SAT常考的高频易混词的基础上,老师根据新SAT的题目,给小伙伴们汇总了新SAT常考的易混词。饱受易混词摧残的宝宝们,接纯干货啦。
Definition | Correct usage | |
Accept vs. Except | Accept- to receive or take as payment Except-with the exclusion of | We accept credit cards for purchases except those under five dollars |
Affect vs. effect | Affect (verb)-to influence or change Affect (noun)-emotion or feeling Effect (verb)- to cause a change; the object is the change | The rain did not affect our crop yield. This was not the expected effect. Bill sought to effect changes in environmental policy. Laura claimed indifference, but displayed an excited affect. |
Allude vs. elude | Allude-reference something indirectly Elude-to escape | In The Aeneid, Vergil alludes to events in Roman history. In it, Aeneas eludes the Cyclopes. |
Complement vs. compliment | Complement-to complete, make perfect Compliment-to give praise | The red sash complements the rest of my outfit. I got many compliments on it today. |
Counsel vs. council | Counsel (verb)-to complete, make perfect Counsel (noun)-advice Council-an assembly or meeting | The council meets everyday. Their job is to counsel the king on matters of the State. |
Elicit vs. illicit | Elicit-to bring out Illicit-not allowed by law | We elicited a confession quickly. He was very open about his illicit behavior. |
Emigrate vs. immigrate | Emigrate-to leave and mover to another place Immigrate-to come to a country to live there | Programs are available for skilled workers to emigrate from Asia. Many have thus immigrated to the U.S. |
Eminent vs. imminent | Eminent-standing out, prominent Imminent-about to take place | Dark, eminent clouds filled the sky. A storm was imminent. |
Gracious vs. gratuitous | Gracious-pleasantly kind, prominent Gratuitous-without reason or payment | Molly was a gracious host at the party, even when a guest began yelling gratuitous insults. |
Infirmary vs. infirmity | Infirmary-a place for care of the sick Infirmity-disability or weakness | The infirmities she was suffering from only increased as she aged in the infirmary. |
Lose vs. loose | Lose-become unable to find, misplace Loose-free, not bound together | I will lose my keys if they are tied on with a loose knot. |
Precede vs. proceed | Precede-to come before Proceed-to move forward | A loud noise preceded the fireworks. The officers told us to proceed with caution. |
Principle vs. principal | Principle-a rule or fact Principal (noun)-chief official Principal (adjective)-most important | Always use the principle: “Ask before taking.” This is the principal way we keep track of items. |
Reluctant vs. reticent | Reluctant- feeling hesitation Reticent-reserved, silent | A reticent person, Jonah was reluctant to speak in public. |
Respectful vs. respective | Respectful-showing respect or admiration for Respective-relating separately | The guests were respectful of the rules she had set. They stayed at their respective tables. |
Than vs. then | Than-a conjunction used to compare Then-next or soon after | I told her I liked peas more than candy. Then she really thought I was lying! |
Too vs. to | Too- in addition, also, or excessively To-a preposition used to show direction towards a point | Please drive to the market this afternoon. Make sure you bring the coupons, too: you don’t want to spend too much. |
Weather vs. whether | Weather-temperature and conditions Whether-which of the two | I cannot decide whether to go to the park or the gym. I suppose it depends on the weather. |
Its vs. It’s | Its is the possessive form of “it.” It’s means “it is.” | It’s hard to tell when the baby will start crying. Its arched brows make it always appear upset. |
Their vs. They’re | Their is the possessive form of “they.” They’re means “they are.” | The team practiced all year, and their hard work paid off. They’re going to the championship. |
Whose vs. who’s | Whose is the possessive form of “they.” They’re means “they are.” | Who’s going to the store with me? Judy is. Now whose car should we take? |
Your vs. You’re | Your is the possessive form of “you.” You’re means “you are” | You’re too talented to give up acting. Plus, your voice is incredible. |