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Study the word list: -ate sounds like it

multi-syllable words ending in -ate but the last syllable is shortened to it .

	delicate	The fabric of the old silk dress was very delicate. *
	accurate	The witness gave an accurate description of the thief. *
	duplicate	I will make a duplicate on the photocopier. *
	pirate	The pirate pulled a dagger from his belt.
	chocolate	I love chocolate mousse.
	separate	Can you separate those fighting dogs?
	private	Do not read my private mail.
	immediate	Please give this task your immediate attention.
	climate	The Malaysian climate is quite humid.
	considerate	She was a considerate young lady.
	certificate	The college awarded me a certificate.
	illiterate	An illiterate person cannot read or write.
	affectionate	He's a very affectionate child.
	desperate	I'm desperate for a long cold drink.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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delicate

accurate

duplicate

pirate

chocolate

separate

private

immediate

climate

considerate

certificate

illiterate

affectionate

desperate

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