Study the word list: er - longer words

These words use the letters er to spell the sound /er/.

	alert	Stay alert when driving.
	expert	He was the top expert.
	external	The old house has external walls made from sandstone.
	conserve	Good driving is the best way to conserve fuel.
	conversation	They were deep in conversation.
	dessert	I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
	divert	The police started to divert the traffic.
	deter	Good locks can deter a burglar.
	deserve	Dean does not deserve to go to jail.
	fertile	Volcanic soil is very fertile.
	permanent	I'm hoping my job will be made permanent.
	reserve	Can we reserve our seats on this flight?
	refer	I will refer your complaint to my boss.
	universe	Nobody knows how many stars there are in the universe.
	university	Do you want to go to college or university?
	terminal	She has a terminal illness.
	terminate	Her contract will terminate after six months.

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