| A | B |
| desert | a dry, sandy region |
| desert | to abandon; to leave |
| dessert | the sweet, final course of a meal |
| formally | with dignity; according to strict rules or procedures |
| formerly | previously; in the past |
| hear | to receive sounds through the ears |
| here | in this place |
| its | belonging to it |
| it's | contraction of it is or it has |
| lead | to go first; to be a leader |
| led | went first |
| lead | a heavy metal; graphite in a pencil |
| loose | not securely attached; not fitting tightly |
| lose | to suffer loss |
| passed | went by |
| past | that which has gone by; beyond; ended |