Write a memo using some of the common words that are frequently confused. Words that are often confused, other words can be found in this chapter. Accede/Exceed Accede- to yield Exceed-to go beyond, to surpass Accept/Except Accept-to receive Except- to leave out or exclude Adept/Adopt Adept-skilled Adopt-to take as ones own Affect/Effect Affect-to influence or modify Effect-to produce or cause A lot/Allot A lot- many Allot-divide or give to Assure/Ensure/Insure Assure- give confidence, to state confidently Ensure-to make safe Insure-to make safe, often by paying a fee against possible risk.