B2
flammable vs inflammatory
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| flammableadjective/ˈflæm.ə.bəl/ | Meaning Easy to set on fire and quick to burn. | Goes with — | Example Do not keep flammable liquids near the stove, because they can catch fire. |
| inflammatoryadjective/ɪnˈflæm.ə.tɔːr.i/ | Meaning likely to make people angry or violent; or causing pain and swelling in the body | Goes with inflammatory remarks | Example The politician was criticized for making inflammatory remarks about immigrants. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Avoid language during the debate.