Adopt (verb): To take something as your own (e.g., a child or idea).
Adapt (verb): To modify or adjust to new conditions.
Example: “They adopted a new puppy.” / “She adapted to life in the city quickly.”

Eminent (adjective): Famous and respected within a particular field.
Imminent (adjective): About to happen.
Example: “The scientist is an eminent figure in her field.” / “A storm is imminent.”

Immigrate (verb): To move into a new country to live permanently.
Emigrate (verb): To leave one’s own country to live elsewhere.
Example: “She immigrated to Canada last year.” / “They emigrated from Italy in the 1920s.”

Descent (noun): A downward movement or decline.
Dissent (noun/verb): Disagreement or to express disagreement.
Example: “The airplane began its descent.” / “The policy caused widespread dissent.”

Hoard (verb): To collect and store things secretly or excessively.
Horde (noun): A large group of people or animals.
Example: “She tends to hoard old magazines.” / “A horde of fans surrounded the celebrity.”

Principal (noun/adjective): The head of a school; the most important.
Principle (noun): A fundamental rule or belief.
Example: “The principal gave a speech to the students.” / “The company operates on strong principles.”

Precede (verb): To come before in time or order.
Proceed (verb): To continue or go forward.
Example: “The opening remarks will precede the ceremony.” / “After the break, we will proceed with the presentation.”

Pore (verb): To study something closely or attentively.
Pour (verb): To cause a liquid to flow.
Example: “She pored over the ancient texts.” / “He poured the juice into the glass.”

Than (conjunction): Used for comparisons.
Then (adverb): Refers to a point in time or sequence.
Example: “She is taller than her brother.” / “Finish your homework, then you can watch TV.”

Whether (conjunction): Expressing doubt or choice.
Weather (noun): The state of the atmosphere.
Example: “I don’t know whether to go or stay.” / “The weather is sunny today.”