These words use the letters er to spell the sound /er/.
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alert |
The driver was struggling to stay alert.
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expert |
She was an expert in the field.
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divert |
The police started to divert the traffic.
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deter |
Good locks can deter vehicle theft.
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deserve |
Linda thought that he did not deserve the sweets.
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reserve |
Can we reserve our seats on this flight?
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refer |
I will refer your complaint to my boss.
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universe |
There are still many mysteries to the universe.
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university |
She was awarded a degree at university.
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terminate |
Her contract will terminate after six months.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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