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I can find only 5 words which break the ick / ic rules: |
| tic | (see below) |
| limerick | 5 line humorous rhyme - from the place 'Limerick', named in one of the first poems of this type |
| derrick | framework over a platform such as an oil-well - from the name of a 1600 London hangman |
| maverick | an unbranded calf - or a person who follows his own rules - from the name of a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle |
| gimmick | trick to attract attention - US, 20th century - origin unknown - if you can help, please contact us! |
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Homophones from this section:
If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot your mistake - so it is especially important to learn them. |
| tick - a) a mark meaning correct:  b) the noise a clock makes c) insect that burrows into flesh tic - small muscle movement |
Put a tick on the right word. That old watch has loud tick. The dog has been bitten by ticks. He can't control the tic on his face. |
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