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1. affect (verb, to cause change) and effect (noun, the resulting change)
2. averse (unwilling) and adverse (unfavorable)
3. complimentary (flattering, free of charge) and complementary (serving to complete or perfect)
4. cubicle (office space) and cubical (like a cube)
5. dilemma (a situation involving two unpleasant alternatives) and problem (a difficulty)
6. discrete (separate) and discreet (careful about actions and speech)
7. elicit (bring forth) and illicit (unlawful)
8. flair (talent, verve) and flare (a blaze, an outburst)
9. forego (to go before) and forgo (to do without)
10. hoard (a supply stored and hidden) and horde (large number)
11. it’s (it is) and its (belonging to it)
12. led (verb, guided) and lead (noun, a metal)
13. lightening (reducing weight, making paler in color) and lightning (electric atmospheric discharge)
14. log on (verb) and logon (noun)
15. mantel (shelf above a fireplace) and mantle (cloak)
16. principle (a basic truth, rule of conduct) and principal (most important, head of a school)
17. reign (rule) and rein (steer, as in a horse with a bridle)