Accept, except.
1. All Cretans are liars, runs the proverb: the proverb excepts none.
2. He accepted the invitation.
Both words have the idea of take. How is this true of except?
Affect, effect.
1. Even the rumor affected his belief, changing it slightly.
2. He effected a junction with the other army.
Which of these words could properly govern reconciliation? mind? health? release? conduct after release? destruction? conscience? peace of mind? Which one of the two words requires for an object a noun expressing an action?
Aggravate, irritate, tantalize.
1. Tantalus was tantalized by the sight of inaccessible fruit.