Spelling list: ique words

In English, the ique ending is pronounced with a distinctive /eek/ sound. These words are commonly borrowed from French and often describe objects, qualities, or people.

Here are two examples:

antique – That mahogany cupboard is an antique.

technique – We all admired the wood-carver's technique.

Understanding the ique pattern can help you spell and use these unique words.

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antique	That mahogany cupboard is an antique.
oblique	The lines were not parallel or at right angles, they were oblique (slanting). *
technique	We all admired the wood-carver's technique.
unique	The tower was a unique construction.
boutique	I bought this dress at the new boutique.
clique	A clique is a small closed group of people .
physique	A mountain climber needs a strong physique.