Spelling and vocab with the ending ´-re´
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calibre
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We employ people of the best calibre.
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sabre
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A sabre is a curved sword.
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centimetre
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The measurement was one centimetre out.
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metre
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A unit of metre (rhythm) made up of three syllables, the first two syllables being unstressed, and the third being stressed. The anapest has a cheerful, energetic, skipping rhythm.
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litre
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This flask holds one litre of juice.
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centre
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They found themselves in the centre of a storm.
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theatre
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Plays are performed at the theatre.
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manoeuvre
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I played the winning manoeuvre in our chess game.
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meagre
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Hey exist on a meagre diet of rice.
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sceptre
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In the portrait the king holds a sceptre.
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sombre
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The mood at the funeral was sombre.
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lustre
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These pearls have a beautiful lustre.
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brochure |
Would you care to look through our holiday brochure.
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fibre
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We need fibre for a healthy diet.
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figure |
The film star has a curvaceous figure.
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nurture |
Love and nurture creates a happy child.
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