― *Adopt* (take up; accept as one's own) : I can't decide which course I
should I *adopt*.
*Adapt* (adjust properly, make fit) : We must *adapt* ourselves to the
changed circumstances.
*Adept* (thoroughly proficient) : He is an *adept* in the art of
debating.
― *Affect* (produce effect on): Age *affect*ed his memory.
*Effect* (result) : His speech produced no *effect* on the audience.
― *Apposite* (suitable, appropriate) : His speech was considered to be
quite *apposite* to the occasion.
*Opposite* (contrary) : Suggest a word *opposite* to it in meaning.
― *Beneficial *(kind)* *: This measure has proved very* beneficial* to
poor farmers.
*Beneficent* (showing active kindness) : He was thought to be a *
beneficent* king.
― ** *Casual (*accidental, occasional*)*: A *causal* remark led to the
discovery of the whole plot.
* Causal* (due to referring to a cause) : There is no *causal *connection
between health and longevity of life.
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