Eyelet is small hole edged with embroidered stitches as part of a design. Islet is a small island.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Extrovert and Introvert
Extrovert refers to people who enjoy thrills with large groups of people. Introvert refers to people who enjoy calm activities with few people.
Difference between Extrapolate and Interpolate
Extrapolate means to estimate or predict from known information. We can extrapolate from the data to determine an estimate. Interpolate means to insert something between other things. The editor’s suggestions are interpolated clearly in the margins.
Difference between Extemporaneous, Impromptu and Spontaneous
Like the synonyms improvised, ad hoc, ad lib, unrehearsed, and unplanned, these three words are also considered synonyms. The exception may be with regard to speech making.
Difference between Extant, Extent and Extinct
Extant means still existing. Few copies of Frank Sinatra’s early albums are extant. Extent means the measure of or limit of something. We do not know the extent of the research done on the disease. Extinct means no longer in existence. Most of the animals that ever lived on earth are extinct.
Difference between Explicit and Implicit
Explicit means clearly defined or stated. His surprising comments about the film are quite explicit. Implicit means implied or understood but not expressed. We have an implicit understanding with the building contractor.
Difference between Expedient and Expeditious
Expedient means serving to promote or advance one’s interest. It is expedient for him to start his re-election campaign early. Expeditious means acting with speed and efficiency. Please transfer the funds the most expeditious way.
Difference between Expatiate and Expiate
Expatiate means to write or speak at great length. That company likes to expatiate in detail about its products. Expiate means to atone or make amends for something. He wanted to expiate the guilt he felt all those years.
Difference between Expand, Expend and Expound
Expand means to increase something. The company’s healthcare business expanded by 50 percent. Expend means to lay out or spend. The company expended most of its effort on healthcare sales. Expound means to state in detail. The CPA expounded the intricacies of the new tax law.
Difference between Exorbitant price and Exuberant price
Exorbitant price is the correct phrase.
Difference between Exhort and Extort
Exhort means to urge strongly or give warnings or advice. We are all exhorted therefore to live according to the law. Extort means to get something through force or intimidation. They were arrested for extorting money from the elderly.
Difference between Exercise and Exorcize
Exercise means to use the mind or body in some activity. Jogging exercises the body as well as the mind. Exorcize means to drive out an evil spirit. The minister exorcized the house before the new owners moved in.