The last list in this topic of tricky words.
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negotiable |
The price was not negotiable.
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necessary |
Is it necessary to learn to spell properly?
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occasion |
Let's celebrate this great occasion.
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occasional |
She was only an occasional visitor to the park.
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occurrence |
Vandalism used to be a rare occurrence.
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parallel |
A trapezoid or trapezium is a type of quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.
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paralleled |
The long concrete gutter paralleled the road.
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parliament |
She's standing for election to Parliament.
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penicillin |
Discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, penicillin is an antibiotic that kills some kinds of bacteria.
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scholastic |
I was very proud of my scholastic achievement.
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seize |
Did you see him seize my purse?
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science |
Astronomy is the science of the stars.
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scissors |
Good scissors need to be kept sharp.
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separate |
Can you separate those fighting dogs?
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unconscious |
When sleeping, you are unconscious.
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unparalleled |
Helen of Troy's beauty was unparalleled.
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usually |
Puppies are usually excitable.
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valuable |
You have been a valuable asset to the company.
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view |
There's a beautiful view from my balcony.
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Wednesday |
Wednesday is our favourite day because we have swimming.
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