✅ To seize means to take hold or control of something forcibly (The police seized the evidence from the suspect).

✅ To confiscate means to take something away, usually as a penalty or for legal reasons (The principal confiscated the student’s phone).

✅ Both terms involve taking possession of something.

✅ Seize can be used in a wide range of circumstances, while confiscate specifically refers to legal or official situations (I seized the last book from the shelf before anyone else had the chance to grab it; The warrant allowed the police to confiscate relevant documents from the company’s headquarters).

✅ Generous means showing kindness or willingness to give more than is necessary (Her generous donation helped many people).

✅ Altruistic refers to selfless concern for the well-being of others (His altruistic actions were praised by everyone).

✅ Both terms describe selfless or giving behavior.

✅ Generous often focuses on giving or sharing resources, while altruistic emphasizes selflessness and concern for others (You were generous with your time which really helped me understand the subject; Their altruistic efforts made a big difference in many peoples’ lives).

✅ A home refers to the place where one lives and feels comfortable (She returned home after a long day).

✅ An abode is a more formal term for a place of residence (He settled into his new abode in the countryside).

✅ Both words describe a place where someone lives.

✅ Home is the more common and emotionally charged term, while abode is often used in more formal, academic, or legal contexts (The cozy home felt welcoming; The grand abode was described in legal documents).