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receipt Pay the bill and ask for a receipt.
scientist The scientist worked in a laboratory.
accused The recording artist was accused of miming whilst on stage. *
embarrass Don't embarrass me in front of my friends. *
competition Emily was the first entrant in the competition.
disgraceful The children behaved in a disgraceful manner.
aggressive She had been aggressive in the argument.
favourite British English spelling The girls went to see their favourite pop group.
answer When will you deign to answer me?
priest The priest blessed the people.
efficient An efficient machine works well.
hygienic It is not hygienic to share tissues! *
efficient An efficient machine works well.
perceive I perceive no other option.
accident I was given counselling after the accident.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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receipt
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receipt
scientist
accused
embarrass
competition
disgraceful
aggressive
favourite
answer
priest
efficient
hygienic
efficient
perceive
accident

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