Knight & Night
Knight means a medieval tenant giving military service as a mounted man-at-arms to a feudal landholder: “The knight-of-arms fell in love with the lady shut in the fort.” Night, on the other hand, means the period between sunset and sunrise, especially the...
Optimist & Pessimist
Optimist means someone who puts a positive interpretation or spin on actions and events or one who looks for the best possible outcome: “He is successful because he is such an optimist and is always positive and hopeful about the future.” Pessimist , on... Knell & Knoll
Knell has the following meanings:- 1. The slow, ominous ringing of a bell often used to indicate a sad event; such as, a funeral: “I heard the church bell knell which hinted that somebody had died.” 2. A phrase used to signify the end of something:... Opaque, Translucent & Transparent
Translucent means not completely clear or transparent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through: “The frost settled on the window pane in the morning made it translucent.” Transparent has the following meanings:- 1. Allowing light to pass through:...
Knead, Kneed & Need
Knead means to mix and work into a uniform mass, as by folding, pressing, and stretching with the hands: “She is in the kitchen kneading dough.” Kneed, on the other hand, means to hit someone with a knee: “The woman kneed the knave and ran...
