16 challenging spelling words with -al , -ary´ or -ic suffixes
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seasonal |
The ice cream seller's trade was seasonal.
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legendary |
A unicorn is a legendary creature.
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primary |
There are several primary schools in our area.
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secondary |
I moved to secondary school at age eleven.
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accidental |
Their meeting was purely accidental.
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rhythmical |
He loved the rhythmical drumbeat in Dr Dre's rap song.
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dictionary |
Find the meaning of words in the dictionary.
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historical |
The news published a chronicle of the historical event.
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metallic |
The blood tasted metallic.
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mathematical |
Calculus is the mathematical study of change.
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normal |
A normal pregnancy lasts for nine months.
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occasional |
She was only an occasional visitor to the park.
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necessary |
Is it necessary to learn to spell properly?
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dramatic |
The actor made a dramatic speech.
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imaginary |
Calvin had an imaginary friend. Only he could see him.
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practical |
Wearing high heels in the mountains is not very practical.
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