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SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT PAIRS


CHILD
It was childish behavior  (behavior).  having immature behavior, negative
It was childlike behavior.  qualities like a child, positive

CONFIDE
We are confident about winning.  Sure [L.confidere]
The message is confidential.  Private  [L. confident]

CRISP
It is a crisp day, today.  Cool and dry
It is a crispy cracker.   Thin and crunchy (makes a pleasant sound )

FUN
We had a fun time at the movies.  Amusing
We saw a funny movie. causing laughter

TACT
The general made a tactical advance.  military move [L. tacticus]
He is a tactful politician.  Having skills handling situations  [L. tactus]  tact (n.) – skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations

TASTE
Your food is tasty.  Having a good taste
You are a tasteful dresser.  Having good judgment for fashion

WORTH 
He is a worthy competitor.
He is a worthless competitor.

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