These words often trip people up due to their unstressed vowel sounds. Can you master them?
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bachelor |
Prince Harry is an eligible bachelor.
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category |
You need to find the correct category when filing important documents.
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compatible |
Cats and dogs are rarely compatible.
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competent |
He is a competent pianist.
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contribute |
Please contribute to the discussion.
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criticism |
Harold Bloom is a master of literary criticism.
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deterrent |
An alarm system can be a good deterrent.
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especially |
It was especially hot this August.
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essential |
A raincoat will be essential for the school trip.
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government |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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grievance |
The worker raised a grievance.
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honorary |
She was made an honorary Mancunian.
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humorous |
Humorous verse is always funny to listen to.
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hypocrisy |
The characters can be accused of hypocrisy as it is a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real actions or inclinations,.
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independent |
We are all trying to become independent learners.
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maintenance |
Older aircrafts require a lot of maintenance.
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monetary |
I was not concerned about the monetary value of my Pokemon card collection.
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strategy |
Our coach explained his strategy for winning the game.
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stratagem |
Holmes was lured in by Moriarty's stratagem.
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tendency |
Tom has a tendency to exaggerate.
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transient |
A butterfly often reminds me of how transient life can be.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Challenging Words (Fallibroome)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Challenging Words (Fallibroome)
Handwriting worksheets: Challenging Words (Fallibroome)
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