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In these words the weak vowel sound before y is spelled with the letters or, making the ending ory.
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accessory |
The gold necklace was her finest accessory.
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advisory |
He has an advisory position in a large company.
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category |
You need to find the correct category when filing important documents.
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compulsory |
Attendance at the meeting was compulsory.
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directory |
He looked in the telephone directory for the number.
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explanatory |
There is an explanatory diagram beside the text.
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history |
We formed a history society to study our town's past.
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introductory |
The discussion followed an introductory talk.
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ivory |
Many elephants have been killed by illegal ivory traders.
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laboratory |
We conduct experiments in the laboratory.
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mandatory |
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
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memory |
My memory for spelling is getting better.
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observatory |
The observatory monitors activity from the volcano.
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oratory |
We worshipped in the oratory.
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predatory |
Predatory animals prey on other creatures.
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satisfactory |
My maths grades were satisfactory.
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territory |
They fought over the contested territory.
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victory |
Gemma rode her horse to victory in the gymkhana.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 25. Word endings: -er, -ar, -or, -our, re, a and -ery, -ary
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Summer spelling
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Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
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Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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