Confusing words & false friends

Welcome .......... flight BA345 to Tokyo.

• aboard

• abroad

I don't have time for anything else .......... work.

• beside

• besides

She spoke .......... about her trip to Europe.

• briefly

• shortly

He is known for his .......... approach to his job.

• conscientious

• conscious

She is known for her .......... behavior and willingness to help others.

• considerate

• considerable

There were .......... interruptions during the meeting.

• continuous

• continual

The storm caused extensive .......... to the buildings.

• damage

• harm

• injury

The soldier was .......... by a gunshot in the leg.

• wounded

• injured

She has .......... the foundation for a successful career.

• lain

• Laid

The city issued a .......... for the street festival.

• permission

• permit