Tricky Eleventh Grade Word Pairs: List 5

Learn the correct meanings and usages of these commonly confused words for eleventh-grade students.
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  1. cite
    make reference to
    In her speeches, Anthony cited the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the New York Constitution; she quoted American patriots. Votes for Women!
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    To learn more about the commonly confused words "cite," "site" and "sight," click here.
  2. site
    physical place in relation to the surroundings
    At 3 p.m., those of us who signed up for the Rachel Carson Day trash removal project line up to board the bus that will take us to the cleanup site. Shine!
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  3. sight
    an instance of visual perception
    But there was a sight even worse than the ruined forest: the mountain. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980
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  4. contemptible
    deserving of scorn or disrespect
    I finished by telling him that he was a contemptible man without honor, and that if he ever repeated those same words I would not hold myself back as I had that day. Long Walk to Freedom
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  5. contemptuous
    expressing extreme scorn
    She wrinkled her nose and cast a contemptuous look through the window at the crumbling plaster of the neighboring houses. The Thief Lord
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  6. exalt
    raise in rank, character, or status
    His reputation with the Army was at stake, and his ambition to conquer Troy and exalt Greece. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
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  7. exult
    express great joy
    “I knew it! I knew it! Oh, my Jo, I am so proud!” and Beth ran to hug her sister and exult over this splendid success. Little Women
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  8. medal
    an award for winning a championship
    At the end of the season, we captured the bronze medal at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Proud
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  9. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
    It was a bit late to repair the damage, but Harry swore to himself not to meddle in things that weren’t his business from now on. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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  10. mettle
    the courage to carry on
    “Very well, my arrogant young adventurer. Why not test your courage? Every explorer deserves a chance to prove his mettle.” Fablehaven
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Created on Tue Jun 24 14:19:05 EDT 2025 (updated Tue Jun 24 14:21:12 EDT 2025)

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