B2
revelation vs revolution
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| revelationnoun/ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a surprising fact that is made known, especially a secret, or something that teaches you something new | Goes with shocking revelation | Example The newspaper's revelations about the minister's expenses led to his resignation. |
| revolutionnoun/ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/ | Meaning a time when people change their government, often by force; also a very big change in how things are done | Goes with industrial revolution | Example Smartphones started a revolution in the way we shop and pay. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The shocking made headlines everywhere.