school(s) - schooling
1. Nursery schoolsare for those who haven’t yet reached
compulsory schoolage. 2. Compulsory schoolingis divided
into a primary and secondaiy stage. 3. Computers and micro-
electronics can assist in setting uniform schooltests. 4. When
does compulsory schoolingbegin in England?
admit - accept
1. Please acceptmy most affectionate thanks and gratitude
for your constant assistance and sincere interest in my
every need. 2. According to the Universities’ Central Council
on Admission the Universities admit/acceptsignificantly
more overseas students. 3. To their utter astonishment the
picture was acceptedfor the show. 4. The results ofhis theoretical
investigations were acceptedas a valuable contribution.
require - demand
1. Teachers require/demanddiscipline. 2. The teacher
demandedthat the pupil should stay at school after classes.
3.The strikers demandeda rise. 4. Answer questions that
requireshort answers.
anger - temper
1. Her eyes grew steady with anger,like old Jolyon’s when
his will was crossed. 2. Andrew reddened. But making a great
effort, he conquered his anger/temperand his pride. 3. She was
determined not to lose her temper.4. The greatest remedy for
angeris delay.
decent - discreet (and their derivatives)
1. There was a discreettap at the door. 2. I didn’t have anything
to do with him apart from work. He was always decentto
me. 3. I’m not going to let discretionspoil a romantic story.
4. Carrie desperately needed decentclothes. 5. I’ve been afraid
that he and Margaret will do something indiscreetand bring
disgrace upon the family.