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candidate |
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comparative |
A comparative creates a better picture of something by judging how similar or different it is to something else.
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conscientious |
The doctor was conscientious in his work.
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conscience |
My conscience is completely clear.
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criticise |
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controversy |
There was great controversy about whether to have a school tuck shop.
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definition |
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desperate |
I'm desperate for a long cold drink.
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dictionary |
Find the meaning of words in the dictionary.
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disappoint |
My test result was disappointing.
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disastrous |
The General's battle plan was disastrous.
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dormitory |
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effect |
A rhetorical device, such as a question, is used for effect rather than to get an answer.
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eliminate |
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embarrass |
Don't embarrass me in front of my friends.
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encouraging |
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environment |
Ecology includes the study of how animals relate to their environment.
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exaggerate |
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excellence |
The pupil was praised for his academic excellence.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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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: qts extra 2
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: qts extra 2
Handwriting worksheets: qts extra 2
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