Spelling list: Rulebreakers - the al ending

Some words end in al instead of the more common spelling le.

verbal
We made a verbal agreement.
local
The author came to a book signing at our local library. *
rascal
The naughty child was a rascal.
typical
The furniture was in the typical style of the era.
vocal
His singing teacher taught him vocal exercises.
sandal
He lost a sandal at the beach.
legal
The notary examined the legal documents.
opal
She wore a stunning opal necklace.
crystal
Her crystal beads sparkled in the sunshine.
capital
Paris is the capital city of France.
dental
Jenny required dental treatment after the accident.
fatal
It was a fatal accident.
hospital
The ambulance took the boy to hospital. *
total
They added up the total cost.
mental
He made a mental note to call his friend back.
metal
The fence was made from metal. *
mortal
He was in mortal danger. *
natal
She now lived on the opposite side of the world to her natal country.
petal
A rose petal fell to the ground.