Spelling Word List: Tricky words 2

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	guarantee	My new laptop has a three year guarantee.
	foreign	We love foreign travel.
	parliament	Politicians debate important issues in parliament. *
	harass	Children often harass parents for toys. *
	convenience	We can arrange a meeting at your convenience.
	privilege	It was a great privilege to work with the artist.
	receipt	Pay the bill and ask for a receipt.
	draught	The open door caused a draught.
	draft	This is the first draft of my speech.
	nuisance	Their new television was a nuisance.
	affect	The government cuts will affect everyone.
	effect	A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer. *
	initially	Initially I believed your excuse, but now I know that the dog did not eat your homework. *
	desperate	I'm desperate for a long cold drink.
	borough	A borough is a large town or district. *
	stationary	Our train was stationary for over an hour.
	stationery	I buy all the stationery for our office.
	alter	I'm going to alter my hair style.
	altar	There are candles on the altar.
	likeable	She is a very likeable young woman. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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Spelling Practice: Tricky words 2

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guarantee

foreign

parliament

harass

convenience

privilege

receipt

draught

draft

nuisance

affect

effect

initially

desperate

borough

stationary

stationery

alter

altar

likeable

Spelling Games: Tricky words 2

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Take a Spelling Test: Tricky words 2

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My new laptop has a three year _________.

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