Peculiar means not ordinary, odd, or strange. Can refer to something distinctive or unique. Often used with "to" to indicate belonging to specific groups
To voluntarily give up a claim or right. To refrain from enforcing rules or requirements. To temporarily postpone or cancel discussions. In sports, to place players on waivers
Keep means to maintain possession, supply necessities, and remain fresh. Keep can refer to both physical objects and abstract concepts. Keep can mean to control, restrict, or arrest
"Elder" is restricted to comparing human beings, especially in family relationships. "Elder" means the person who was born first. "Older" can be used for both people and things. "Elder" cannot be used with "than" or after "get" or "grow"
Elder and older are interchangeable words with similar meanings. Elder is more formal than older and indicates relative age. Elder and eldest only refer to people, not animals or objects
"Somewhere, anywhere, nowhere" are used for places. "Somewhere" is used for affirmative statements. "Anywhere, nowhere" are used for negative statements. "Anywhere" is used for interrogative questions