Level: C1. Focus: advanced modals of speculation and deduction.
Latent vs. dormant: what is the difference?
Latent means present but hidden or undeveloped. Dormant means inactive for now. Here is how to choose the right word clearly.
Detract vs. distract: what is the difference?
Detract means to lessen value or appeal. Distract means to pull attention away. Learn the difference with clear examples.
Coherence vs. cohesion: what is the difference?
Coherence is about overall clarity and flow. Cohesion is about the language links that connect sentences and ideas.
The origin of “stack the deck”
“Stack the deck” started in card cheating, where cards were secretly arranged. Today it means making the odds unfairly favor one side.
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