In these words the sound /sh l/ is spelled cial.
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artificial |
The new football ground used artificial grass.
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beneficial |
Exercise is beneficial to your health.
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commercial |
Christmas has become a commercial holiday.
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crucial |
They reached a crucial stage in a project.
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facial |
The drawings captured his facial expressions perfectly.
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financial |
They consulted a financial expert.
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glacial |
The melting of glacial ice in the Arctic is a major concern.
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judicial |
A judicial enquiry would take place.
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official |
She was required to attend many official engagements.
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prejudicial |
The changes to university housing were considered prejudicial to student life.
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provincial |
Many people moved from provincial areas to larger cities.
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racial |
People of many different racial and ethnic backgrounds live in this diverse city.
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sacrificial |
Sacrificial offerings were placed on the alter.
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special |
As it was a special occasion, they were allowed to leave school early.
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social |
We had a social gathering to celebrate the event.
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superficial |
His knowledge on the subject was superficial.
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"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."
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