Spelling list: The -cial ending

In these words the sound /sh l/ is spelled cial.

artificial
The new football ground used artificial grass.
beneficial
Exercise is beneficial to your health.
commercial
Christmas has become a commercial holiday.
crucial
They reached a crucial stage in a project.
facial
The drawings captured his facial expressions perfectly.
financial
They consulted a financial expert.
glacial
The melting of glacial ice in the Arctic is a major concern. *
judicial
A judicial enquiry would take place.
official
She was required to attend many official engagements.
prejudicial
The changes to university housing were considered prejudicial to student life.
provincial
Many people moved from provincial areas to larger cities.
racial
People of many different racial and ethnic backgrounds live in this diverse city.
sacrificial
Sacrificial offerings were placed on the alter.
special
As it was a special occasion, they were allowed to leave school early.
social
We had a social gathering to celebrate the event. *
superficial
His knowledge on the subject was superficial.