homophones

Rational (adjective) describes someone or something as reasonable. A rationale (noun) is to a reason behind something.

‘Cite’ typically means to “quote a passage”. A ‘site’ is a physical place or location, and ‘sight’ refers to the ability to see.

A compliment is an expression of flattery or admiration. A complement is “a thing that completes or brings to perfection”.

Illicit is an adjective that describes something as unlawful, prohibited or morally frowned upon. Elicit is a verb that means to bring forth or draw information or a response.

Averse is used to describe someone’s personal feelings of dislike (or aversion) towards something. Adverse typically applies to negative events, effects, actions or outcomes.

Principle is a noun that means “a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption”. Principal is an adjective and a noun that refers to the principal or head of a school.

Ensure means “to make something certain to happen”. Assure means “to tell someone confidently that something is true”. Insure means “to guarantee against loss or harm”.

An allusion is an “an implied or indirect reference especially in literature”, whereas illusions are “a misleading image presented to the vision, e.g., an optical illusion.”