Spelling list: The l sound after a vowel

When the l sound makes an extra syllable after a vowel, it is spelled al or el.

denial	She was in denial about losing her job.
dial	She had to dial the correct telephone number.
jovial	He was in a jovial mood.
material	Rubber is a flexible material. *
trial	The police managed to collate the evidence in time for the trial. *
actual	The actual results were unknown.
factual	I prefer factual books to fiction.
gradual	There was a gradual increase in the average grades of the class.
manual	I followed the instructions in the manual.
ritual	My morning ritual involves lots of coffee.
usual	It is usual for dessert to be eaten after the main course. *
virtual	He plays lots of virtual games . *
visual	She was an expert in the field of visual arts.
loyal	David has been a loyal friend for many years.
royal	The royal family lives in that palace.
fuel	This truck's engine runs on diesel fuel.