Spelling list: o-e words - set 2

A split digraph is a spelling pattern where two letters, typically a vowel and an e, work together to create a single sound in a word, even though they are separated by another letter. In this list of longer words, the split digraph o-e is used to spell the long /o/ sound. By adding the e, you make the o say its name.

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hormone	Insulin is hormone produced in the pancreas.
parole	The prisoner was granted parole.
compose	The boy band want to compose a new hit song.
suppose	I suppose we'd better get a move on.
provoke	He told his son not to provoke him.
ozone	Aerosol cans cause harm to the ozone layer. *
remote	We visited a remote island.
microbe	A microbe is a tiny life form that can cause illness.
corrode	The metal began to corrode.
envelope	This envelope needs a stamp.
microscope	You will see this more clearly under the microscope. *
telescope	Use a telescope to see in the distance.
telephone	Have you got the store's telephone number?