
Some words use il to spell the unstressed final syllable.
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anvil |
The blacksmith worked at the anvil all day.
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basil |
She picked some basil from the garden.
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civil |
She worked in the civil service.
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devil |
The devil is feared by many people.
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evil |
In the fairy story good overcame evil.
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fossil |
Solar power is an alternative for fossil fuel.
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gerbil |
He had a pet gerbil.
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lentil |
Lentil curry is my favourite vegan dish.
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nostril |
Blood trickled from his nostril.
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pencil |
Ben chewed the end of his pencil.
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peril |
The plan would put them both in peril.
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pupil |
The pupil was praised for his academic excellence.
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stencil |
Using a stencil allows a painter to repeat a pattern.
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tranquil |
The beach was tranquil.
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utensil |
You will find the bread knife in the utensil drawer.
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vigil |
The patient's family kept vigil.
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April |
It has been very cold this April.
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