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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. |
| medal - badge given as a reward
meddle - interfere |
Sara won the silver medal. Please don't meddle with my things. |
| symbol - sign cymbal - brass disc, a musical instrument |
This symbol means 'add' :
+ Bang two cymbals together. |
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| duel - fight between two dual - shared between two |
The swordsmen fought a duel. The instructor's car has dual controls. |
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| idle - lazy, not working idol - object of worship |
He's too idle to help with the housework. The temple contains a golden idol. |
| mussel - shellfish muscle - body tissue |
I like mussels served in garlic sauce. My muscles ached after the race. |
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| pedal - e.g. on a bike peddle - sell, not in a shop |
Press the accelerator pedal gently. It is illegal to peddle drugs. |
| bridle - to control a horse bridal - to do with a bride |
Put the bridle over the horse's
head. The bridal gown was made of silk. |
| council - governing group counsel - advice |
The council won't allow any more
houses here. I was given counselling after the accident. (US: counseling) |
| marshal - 1. senior officer 2. person who controls races or organises people. 3. (verb) to arrange in order martial - to do with warfare |
1. The Field Marshal led the parade. 2. The track marshal stopped the cars. 3. He marshalled his troops. (US: marshaled) Karate is a martial art. |
| gamble - bet, wager gambol - leap about, frolic |
He has gambled away a fortune. The lambs gambol in the fields. |
| cereal - grain, breakfast food serial - story told in parts |
I eat cereal every morning. The next part of the serial is on TV tonight. |
| principle - rule, moral principal - 1. head of college 2. most important |
Telling lies is against my principles. 1. The principal awarded the prizes. 2. That is the principal reason for my trip. |
This completes the work on endings le al and el.
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