Two words that are commonly confused are elicit and illicit. Here’s the difference.
Elicit
To elicit something is to draw it out. For example, “Your negativity will elicit negativity from others.”
Illicit
Illicit, on the other hand, means illegal, as in “illicit drugs”
One easy way to remember the difference is that “illegal” and “illicit” both start with “ill”.
Can you think of any other words that are commonly confused? Let me know in the comments below.