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LICENCIATURA EN INGENIERÍA MECÁNICA AUTOMOTRIZ

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WORDS WITH SIMILAR MEANING

Instructions: Search on your dictionary the definition and pronunciation of the next
words, write a sample example of them. Then record your voice with the pronunciation
for each one.

ACCEPT (ACEPTAR, ASUMIR)

I'm about to accept my defeat.

EXCEPT (EXCEPTO)
Everyone passed the exam except John.

AFFECT (AFECTAR)
This cannot affect me, I am stronger than this.

EFFECT (EFECTO)
The beer had a counterproductive effect on me last night.

ASSENT (APROBACIÓN, ASENTIMIENTO, CONSENTIMIENTO)

Maria assented at the judge's question.

ACCENT (ACENTO, TILDE)

In English, no word has an accent.

ASCENT (ASCENSO)
My favorite soccer team had an ascent to the first division.

BREATH (ALIENTO)
Why did you scare me? It can take my breath away.

BREATHE (RESPIRAR)
A young Danish man managed to breathe underwater for 22 minutes.

CAPITAL (CAPITAL)
The capital of the USA in Washington D.C.

CAPITOL (CAPITOLIO)
Capitol Square is one of the most famous and highest of the Seven Hills of Rome.

MARTÍNEZ LUIS CARLOS GERARDO 8° “A”

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SITE (SITIO)
When I traveled to Mexico, I got to know different historical sites.

SIGHT (VISTA, VISIÓN)

My sight is a bit limited, that's why I wear glasses.

DESERT (DESIERTO)
The largest desert in the world is the Sahara.

DESSERT (POSTRE)
My favorite dessert is the Neapolitan flan.

DISSENT (DESACUERDO)
I do not dissent on the theory of the existence of aliens.

DESCENT (ASCENDENCIA)
Juan has Italian descent.

FORMERLY (ANTIGUAMENTE)
Formerly this house was haunted.

FORMALLY (FORMALMENTE)
Formally now I am an engineer.

LIE (MENTIRA)
She got tired of your lies.

LAY (COLOCAR, PONER)

My mom laid new sheets on my bed.

MARTÍNEZ LUIS CARLOS GERARDO 8° “A”