Commonly Misused Word

• Adverse means detrimental and does not mean averse or disinclined.

Correct: "There were adverse effects." / "I'm not averse to doing that."

• Appraise means to ascertain the value of and does not mean to apprise or to inform.

Correct: "I appraised the jewels." / "I apprised him of the situation."

Confusingly Related Words

1.      Advice, Advise

Advice : Opinion given someone (noun form)

Advise  : Act of giving an opinion (verb form)

·         She can give you a good advice will make you to be a better person

·         I can find the best way to advise your brother