Word Meanings: Actual vs What We Think
- Jo Swift
- Sep 2, 2015
- 1 min read
Here are ten words that are used in the English language which are frequently used in the wrong context.
1 Travesty
Actual meaning: A mockery or parody.
What we think it means: A tragedy or unfortunate event.
2 Ironic
Actual meaning: Contrary to what you might expect.
What we think it means: A funny coincidence.
3 Peruse
Actual meaning: To review an article carefully/in depth.
What we think it means: To skim read an article.
4 Bemused
Actual meaning: Confused.
What we think it means: Amused.
5 Compelled
Actual meaning: To be forced to do something (willingly or unwillingly).
What we think it means: To willingly do something. To feel like you need to do something.
6 Nauseous
Actual meaning: To cause nausea.
What we think it means: To feel sick.
7 Conversate
Actual meaning: THIS IS A MADE UP WORD.
What we think it means: To hold a conversation.
8 Redundant
Actual meaning: Superfluous. Able to cut out.
What we think it means: Repetitive.
9 Enormity
Actual meaning: Extreme evil.
What we think it means: enormousness.
10 Terrific
Actual meaning: Causing terror
What we think it means: Awesome. Fantastic.
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