B1
evasion vs invasion
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| evasionnoun/ɪˈveɪ.ʒən/ | Meaning the act of avoiding something, such as a duty, a question or a payment | Goes with — | Example He was sent to prison for tax evasion after hiding most of his income. |
| invasionnoun/ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/ | Meaning when an army enters another country by force to take control of it | Goes with launch an invasion | Example Posting her photos without asking was an invasion of privacy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Diplomats feared the border clashes could turn into a full-scale .