Spelling list: -ture words - set 2

In these words the final syllable has a weak sound, a bit like /cher/. This sound is usually spelled ture. These words have 3 or 4 syllables:

	adventure	The walker set out on his hundredth adventure.
	departure	The plane's departure was delayed due to fog.
	furniture	A suite is a set e.g. of rooms or furniture.
	miniature	Miniature is something very, very small. *
	signature	The document is not valid without a signature.
	agriculture	Agriculture is vital in providing food for the world.
	horticulture
	literature	Literature involves novels, plays, poetry and other forms of creative writing. *
	manufacture	Detroit is known for the manufacture of cars.
	temperature	The temperature in the desert was over 40 degrees.