Spelling Word List: Non-statutory words: homophones #4 (copy) (copy)

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Homophones and other words that are often confused

	descent	They began their descent at dawn.
	dissent	The footballer was sent off for dissent.
	desert	Why did the soldier desert his post?
	dessert	I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
	draft	This is the first draft of my speech.
	draught	An icy draught swept through the street.
	principal	The principal called a staff meeting.
	principle	It is my principle to behave honestly.
	profit	The amount of sales will determine the profits.
	prophet	The prophet said a holy man would come.
	stationary	Our train was stationary for over an hour.
	stationery	I buy all the stationery for our office.
	steal	A mugger tried to steal my wallet.
	steel	The knife is made of stainless steel.
	wary	I am very wary of the dangerous creature. *
	weary	They were weary from their travels.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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descent

dissent

desert

dessert

draft

draught

principal

principle

profit

prophet

stationary

stationery

steal

steel

wary

weary

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