The /ik/ sound is spelled ick in words of one syllable but in longer words it is usually just ic .
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attic |
We have stored our old CDs in the attic.
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panic |
If she gets lost she will panic.
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traffic |
The police started to divert the traffic.
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comic |
The film was full of comic moments.
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clinic |
She had an appointment at the antenatal clinic.
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drastic |
He needs to make drastic cuts in his spending.
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antic |
The clown got up to some silly antics.
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basic |
Food is one of the basic needs for survival.
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classic |
Classic cars can cost more than new ones.
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drastic |
He needs to make drastic cuts in his spending.
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arctic |
The North Pole is in the Arctic.
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electric |
I used an electric whisk to make the cake.
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athletic |
The basketball player was very athletic.
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atlantic |
Our flight took us over the Atlantic.
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aerobic |
I did an aerobic workout at the gym today.
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dramatic |
The actor made a dramatic speech.
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exotic |
There were many exotic fish in the tank.
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dyslexic |
She loved stories even though she was dyslexic.
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