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Study the word list: -ency words (copy)

Some words ending in -ent are changed to nouns by using the ending -ency.

	absorbency	The sponge had a high absorbency.
	agency	She worked for a government agency.
	clemency	The judge exhibited clemency towards the defendant.
	complacency	You shouldn't approach anything with complacency.
	consistency	John mixed the ingredients into a creamy consistency.
	decency	Saying sorry was a matter of decency.
	efficiency	The factory improved its efficiency.
	fluency	He spoke french with great fluency.
	frequency	Radio waves have a lower frequency than visible light. *
	leniency	There was no leniency for the criminal.
	proficiency	He spelt English with proficiency.
	solvency	Solvency is essential for companies.
	urgency	The traveller moved with urgency.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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absorbency

agency

clemency

complacency

consistency

decency

efficiency

fluency

frequency

leniency

proficiency

solvency

urgency

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