List 3 Flashcards
What is spelling rule #2
Double the final consonant before a suffix beginning with a vowel if
(1) the word has only one syllable or is accented on the last syllable AND
(2) the word ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel.
allotted
beginning
committed
compelling
concurring
controlled
counseled
eliciting
equipped
fluidity
gilded
imperiled
misspelled
pinioned
propelled
quitting
surfing
transferred
tresses
unforgettable
an indirect reference
allusion
to write in secret code
cipher
an essential point or feature
crux
to think up a plan or design
devise
having or showing great zeal
fervent
not easily noticeable
inconspicuous
elaborately ornamented
ornate
to carefully think about something
ponder
items or material discarded
refuse
to conclude based on inadequate evidence
speculate
to prevent from being successful
thwart
aged with enduring appeal
vintage
to run, to go
CUR(R), CURS, COURSE
to bear, to carry
FER
to look, to see
SPEC, SPECT, SPIC
allusion
an indirect reference
cipher
to write in secret code
crux
an essential point or feature
devise
to think up a plan or design
fervent
having or showing great zeal
inconspicuous
not easily noticeable
ornate
elaborately ornamented
ponder
to carefully think about something
refuse
items or material discarded
speculate
to conclude based on inadequate evidence
thwart
to prevent from being successful
vintage
aged with enduring appeal
CUR(R), CURS, COURSE
to run, to go
FER
to bear, to carry
SPEC, SPECT, SPIC
to look, to see