Spelling list: -ence words, Set 1

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

absence	I didn't do much work during my absence.
adolescence	I was often tired during my adolescence.
affluence	Affluence does not necessarily lead to a happier life.
competence	This course will improve your competence in spelling.
confidence	She spoke to the teacher in confidence.
convenience	We can arrange a meeting at your convenience.
dependence	The military has a dependence on discipline.
diligence	The negotiations required good diligence.
evidence	Some new circumstantial evidence proved the defendant guilty.
excellence	The pupil was praised for his academic excellence.
existence	Ecosystems are groups of living things that support the existence of each other. *
incidence	The incidence of crime in the area was high.
lenience	The judged showed lenience to the offender.
magnificence	The magnificence of the mountains is inspiring.
obedience	After a while, their new dog started to show obedience.
opulence	The king lived in opulence.
patience	She shows no patience with her staff.
persistence	Through the persistence of his efforts he achieved his goal.
presence	Malignancy is the presence of a cancerous tumour.
reverence	The captain was held in reverence by the team.