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	annual	Jane paid the annual subscription for her club. *
	spectrum	There are different types of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum. *
	anniversary	Today marks the 10th anniversary of our marriage!
	geology	Geology is the study of the earth and how it was formed. *
	insulation	He fitted insulation to his house. *
	nausea	She knew she was going to be sick as the feeling of nausea swept over her. *
	geography	At school geography was one of my best subjects.
	nautical	I had a party with a nautical theme. *
	spectator	The spectators must not go on the pitch.
	peninsula	The Yorke Peninsula is near Adelaide. *

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annual

spectrum

anniversary

geology

insulation

nausea

geography

nautical

spectator

peninsula

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