##  [Confusable words: Is it “loath” or “loathe”?](/en/quiz/confusable-words-is-it-loath-or-loathe-eng)

Words that have similar spellings or meanings are easily confused. For example, when do you use **loath** or **loathe**? **Disinterested** or **uninterested**? See if you know the correct word in the sentences below.

1. Although he was a cousin of the accused man, Robert was ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) witness at the trial.a disinterested

an uninterested

2. I have complete ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) for your struggle, as I've experienced the same thing.empathy

sympathy

3. Mark will ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) going to the mall.loath

loathe

4. ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) the problem has still not been fixed.Regretfully,

Regrettably,

5. Since the highway is being repaired, we are asked to take an ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) route.alternate

alternative

6. The ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) of the dishwasher took longer than expected.installation

instalment

7. A good ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) always needs some kind of acid, like lemon juice or vinegar.marinade

marinate

8. Because the orphaned children were starving, the judge ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) their theft of the food.condemned

condoned

9. This area of the coastline is quite ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) because of its many caves.distinct

distinctive

10. I didn't mean to ![Placeholder for the answer](/sites/default/files/underscore_15_black-wet.gif) that you were lazy.imply

infer