50 common words that Britons struggle to spell
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50 common words that Britons struggle to spell: Part 1

From a study commissioned by the TV channel Nick Jr UK to celebrate the launch of the children s literacy show Wallykazam!

embarrassment 		Jane went red with embarrassment when she fell over.
fluorescent 		The light in the garage is a fluorescent strip.
accommodate 		I am sorry I can't accommodate you in my hotel.
psychiatrist 		The psychiatrist worked at the hospital.
occasionally 		When I drive I occasionally use an atlas.
necessary 		Is it necessary to learn to spell properly?
questionnaire 		Please complete the questionnaire.
mischievous 		He is not malicious, just a little mischievous.
rhythm 		James plays rhythm guitar.
minuscule 		The head of an ant is minuscule.
conscience 		My conscience is completely clear.
xylophone 		Hugh sometimes plays the xylophone for fun.
pronunciation 		Correct pronunciation of words is essential.
graffiti 		Banksy is a famous graffiti artist and political activist.
millennium 		A span of one thousand years is known as a millennium.
occurrence 		Let's hope this isn't a regular occurrence.
exhilarate 		A good walk on the moors will exhilarate and refresh you.
restaurant 		We all love to go to the restaurant.
accessory 		The gold necklace was her finest accessory.
guarantee 		My new laptop has a three year guarantee.

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