Spelling list: -ore - longer words

When the /or/ sound appears at the end of longer words, it's often spelled with -ore. Examples include explore, restore, and ignore. Knowing this rule makes it easier to spell and pronounce these words correctly. With practice, you will improve your spelling accuracy and recognition of these common patterns. Why not try a Listen and Spell test?

adore	I adore your new dress.
before	Clean your shoes before you pack them. *
deplore	I deplore your bad manners.
explore	Let's explore that old building.
galore	There were apples galore on the tree.
ignore	Kevin chose to ignore the warning. *
implore	We implore you to stop that awful noise.
restore	We want to buy and restore an old house.
therefore	Tom is a minor and therefore too young to vote.
carnivore	A carnivore eats only meat.
herbivore	A herbivore eats only plants. *
omnivore	Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals. *