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In a few words the sound /sh s/ is spelled either ceous or -xious.
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cretaceous |
They discovered fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous era.
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curvaceous |
The bronze statue was of a curvaceous woman.
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herbaceous |
We have a herbaceous border in our garden.
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sebaceous |
Sebaceous glands provide oil for skin and hair.
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righteous |
The vicar was a righteous soul.
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anxious |
Mum's illness has made the family very anxious.
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noxious |
The factory fire produced noxious smoke.
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obnoxious |
His behaviour was obnoxious.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 30. Words with ci and ti e.g. ancient, special, initial, gracious
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