Pair of Words

Venal (Adj) means: Corruptible, money-grubbing, likely to accept bribes. In simple words, we call someone venal when we know that he can do anything (illegal or immoral) or behave in a way that is not honest or moral in return for money. Synonyms of “Venal” are: Corrupt, bent, crooked, mercenary, rapacious, unprincipled, dishonorable, etc. Whereas, “Venial” (Adj) means: Not very serious and therefore able to be forgotten, any action that is forgiven able or pardonable.

Luxuriant (Adj) means: Growing thickly, strongly, and well in a way that is attractive. Whereas, “Luxurious” (Adj) means: Very comfortable and expensive.

Judicial (Adj) means: Pertaining to court of law. Whereas, “Judicious” (Adj) means: Wise or having reason and good judgment in making decisions. If we describe an action or decision as judicious, it means we approve of it because we think that it shows good judgment and sense. “Synonyms of “Judicious” are: Intelligent, judgmatical, prudent, sensible. considered, reasonable, discerning, sound, politic, diplomatic, cautious, rational, sober, discriminating, thoughtful, discreet, sage, enlightened, shrewd, prudent, sane, astute, expedient, circumspect, well-judged, sagacious, sapient, etc.

“Complacent” (Adj) means: Self-satisfied. In simple words, a complacent person is someone who is pleased with his own abilities, feelings, or situation, and he doesn’t try to do anything or worry about problem, situation, etc. outside, even though the situation may be dangerous. Whereas, “Complaisant” (Adj) means: Willing to please, tending to consent to others’ wishes, affably agreeable, or obliging. In simple words, if a person is complaisant, it means he is willing to accept what other people are doing without complaining.

Punctual (Adj) means: Keeping to the appointed time or arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late. If one is punctual, one does something or arrives somewhere at the right time and are not late. Whereas, “Punctilious” (Adj) means: Attentive to formality or etiquette or precise in behavior. If you are punctilious, it means you are very careful to behave correctly.

Persecute (Verb) means: To treat someone in a cruel and unfair way or make them suffer or keep them in bad circumstances, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs. Whereas, “Prosecute” (Verb) means: To officially charge someone with a crime in a court of law. The word is usually used for bringing legal action against an accused person or group of people and trying to prove that they are guilty of that crime.