Some words ending in -ent are changed to nouns by using the ending -ency.
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absorbency |
The sponge had a high absorbency.
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agency |
She worked for a government agency.
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clemency |
The judge exhibited clemency towards the defendant.
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complacency |
You shouldn't approach anything with complacency.
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consistency |
John mixed the ingredients into a creamy consistency.
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decency |
Saying sorry was a matter of decency.
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efficiency |
The factory improved its efficiency.
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fluency |
He spoke french with great fluency.
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frequency |
Radio waves have a lower frequency than visible light.
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leniency |
There was no leniency for the criminal.
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proficiency |
He spelt English with proficiency.
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solvency |
Solvency is essential for companies.
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urgency |
The traveller moved with urgency.
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Spelling Games: -ency words (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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