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Commonly Confused Words: Elicit vs. Illicit

What does each word mean? The word elicit means ‘to call forth’ or ‘to draw out’. It is used to describe the calling forth of emotions, opinions, responses etc. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word. Here is elicit used in some example sentences: The museum elicited huge media interest. She tried to elicit a smile from her crying friend. The adjective illicit is used to describe activity which is done in spite of accepted morality, law, or convention. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word. Here is illicit used in some example sentences: The area was known for the presence of ...

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How to use Spellzone as a second-language English speaker

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve looked at ways to use Spellzone in both classroom and workplace scenarios. Spellzone is also suitable for second-language English speakers. Perhaps you are a student on your way to study in an English-speaking university, or a company looking to expand internationally – today we’ll look at how Spellzone may be able to help you. The Spellzone course uses a series of visual prompts to help users remember words. If you do not recognise a word, chances are there will be a picture alongside it which will help you to identify what it means. Take a look at this free unit for some examples. If you still can’t work out what a word m...

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