Spelling Word List: Words ending -ous

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	famous	The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
	nervous	If someone is edgy, they are nervous.
	joyous	Their wedding was a truly joyous occasion.
	enormous	The enormous crocodile was waiting by the riverbank. *
	dangerous	Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
	fabulous	Have a fabulous time at the party.
	ridiculous	That is a ridiculous idea, it will never work! *
	island	Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
	length	The length of the trip made us tired.
	strength	Energy is the strength or power to work.

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famous

nervous

joyous

enormous

dangerous

fabulous

ridiculous

island

length

strength

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