Words ending
in -ent.

No common root word

Not here.

“Two pupils were absent today.”

appear → apparent

Easy to see or understand.

“It was apparent that she was tired.”

confide → confident

Sure of yourself.

“She felt confident before the test.”

No common root word

Easy and suitable.

“The shop is in a convenient place.”

No common root word

Good enough, or kind and honest.

“He found a decent place to sit.”

depend → dependent

Needing someone or something.

“Babies are dependent on their parents.”

differ → different

Not the same.

“The twins have different hobbies.”

No common root word

Working well without wasting time or energy.

“The new heater is more efficient.”

No common root word

Clear and easy to see.

“It was evident that he loved football.”

excel → excellent

Extremely good.

“You did an excellent job.”

No common root word

Happening often.

“We make frequent trips to the library.”

No common root word

Not guilty, or not harmful.

“The puppy looked innocent next to the mess.”

insist → insistent

Saying firmly that something must happen.

“He was insistent that we stay for tea.”

No common root word

Quick to learn and understand.

“Dolphins are intelligent animals.”

obey → obedient

Doing what you are told.

“The obedient dog sat when asked.”

No common root word

Able to wait calmly.

“Please be patient while we line up.”

persist → persistent

Not giving up.

“The persistent rain lasted all day.”

preside → president

The leader of a country or group.

“The president gave a speech.”

No common root word

Happening a short time ago.

“Have you seen her recent drawings?”

reside → resident

A person who lives in a place.

“Every resident got a letter.”

No common root word

Making no sound.

“The room went silent.”

No common root word

Needing attention straight away.

“The doctor had an urgent call.”