Spelling list: Nouns ending in -ant

In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter a. There are many words ending in -ant. Here are just a few.

accountant	We are looking for an accountant.
applicant	The course needed one more applicant.
assistant	The shop assistant was unhelpful and rude.
attendant	When I entered the store, I was greeted by an attendant.
consultant	I decided to see a consultant.
defendant	The judge exhibited clemency towards the defendant.
deodorant	Wearing deodorant prevents body odor.
descendant	He was the descendant of a famous politician.
disinfectant	Mum used disinfectant to clean the bathroom.
elephant	A male elephant is called a bull.
entrant	Emily was the first entrant in the competition.
inhabitant	The island only had one inhabitant.
occupant	The next door house has a new occupant.
restaurant	The food served at the restaurant was delicious. *
sergeant	The sergeant barked orders at the new recruits. *
stimulant	Her new shampoo was supposedly a stimulant for hair growth.
tenant	The tenant hadn't paid his rent yet.
tyrant	The powerful leader was a tyrant.