Spelling list: are - longer words

In this list, you’ll explore longer words that use the letters are to spell the /air/ sound. These words follow the same pattern as the shorter ones but can be a bit more challenging. Examples include aware, prepare, and nightmare. Whether you're aware of something, preparing for an exam, or recalling a bad nightmare, these words are useful in both writing and speech.

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aware	Are you aware of the danger here?
beware	The sign warned us to beware of the bears.
compare	Let's compare scores.
declare	You must declare imported goods.
fanfare	The trumpets sounded a fanfare.
nightmare	The child woke up crying after he had a nightmare.
prepare	She is working hard to prepare for her test.
warfare	Modern warfare uses computers.
welfare	I care about the welfare of badly treated horses.
hardware	Computers need hardware and software.
software	Computers need hardware and software.
chinaware	The antique store had a lot of chinaware for sale.
glassware	Glassware must be packed very carefully.
ovenware	Ovenware must be able to stand a high heat.
silverware	The table was laid with fine silverware.