✅ Continue means to keep going or to persist in an activity (We will continue our work tomorrow).
✅ Persevere means endure a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty (Despite the challenges of the climb, the hiker was able to persevere).
✅ Both words describe maintaining an effort or activity over time.
✅ To continue doing something is casual, it can be an everyday thing or a lifelong habit (like continuing to paint or doing Sunday crossword puzzles), but to persevere often implies facing obstacles and showing determination to overcome them.
✅ A shameful act is one that brings disapproval from others, it’s always negative but in time it could be forgotten, maybe even forgiven (My cousin's shameful behavior embarrassed our entire family).
✅ An ignominious act is so shameful and disgraceful that it brings public attention and outcry, something not as easily forgotten (The ignominious dealings were uncovered and ended the politician's career).
✅ Both words describe something that brings disapproval and dishonor.
✅ Shameful can refer to any act or behavior that causes personal disgrace, while ignominious is often used to describe public and humiliating failures (The shameful lie hurt the mayor's credibility; The ignominious fall from grace was widely reported).
✅ A window is an opening in a wall, roof, or door that is fitted with glass or other transparent material to admit light or air and allow people to see out (She looked out the window to watch the sunset).
✅ A casement refers specifically to a window that is hinged at the side and opens outward or inward like a door (The casement allowed fresh air to flow into the room).
✅ Both words describe openings in buildings that allow light and air to enter.
✅ Window is a general term for any kind of glazed opening, while casement refers to a specific type of window that is hinged and can swing open (The window provided a view of the garden; The casement was perfect for catching the breeze).