Spelling list: -ance words, Set 1

In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter a. These are just a few of the many words ending in -ance.

abundance	There is an abundance of apples in the orchard.
acquaintance	He was an acquaintance of mine in high school.
allowance	A child's allowance should not be too generous.
arrogance	His manner conveyed a great deal of arrogance.
assistance	Would you like my assistance while you shop?
defiance	They protested in defiance of the law.
dominance	To win a trophy a team has to show dominance.
extravagance	The palace was full of extravagance.
fragrance	The flowers had a wonderful fragrance.
ignorance	The manager showed ignorance towards his employees.
importance	Decline means to come to an end or lose importance. *
tolerance	To get along with people you must show tolerance.
radiance	They sat in the radiance of the sun.
relevance	His statement had no relevance to this discussion.
reluctance	There was a reluctance to protest.
repentance	Repentance is the foundation of Christianity.
resistance	A rebellion is open, organized, and armed resistance to a government or ruler. *
significance	The conventional significance level accepted is five percent. *
tolerance	To get along with people you must show tolerance.
vigilance	The security guard watched with vigilance.