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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.
Do not double the final cononant before a suffix if
(1) the last syllable is not accented OR
(2) the word does not end in a signle consonant preceded by a signle vowel.
admittance
appertaining
cancellation
deference
deferring
differing
entering
focusing
forgotten
proffered
propellant
quarreled
referral
repelled
sinner
spinning
thinner
trammeled
transmitted
winning
highly skilled
adept
having a tendency to attack; taking initiative
aggressive
an influenced preference
bias
to disguise one’s true feelings or intentions
dissimulate
to advise against
dissuade
appearing to be true
plausible
prior to a more important event or action
preliminary
a plan offered for consideration
proposition
a search usually involving a journey
quest
equal on both sides of a central dividing line; the result of balance proportions
symmetry
to provide service for an employer or client
valet
able to change
variable
to send, to let go
MIT(T), MIS(S)
to place, to put
PON, POS(IT), POUND
to ask, to seek
QUIR, QUISIT, QUEST
adept
highly skilled
aggressive
having a tendency to attack; taking initiative
bias
an influenced preference
dissimulate
to disguise one’s true feelings or intentions
dissuade
to advise against
plausible
appearing to be true
preliminary
prior to a more important event or action
proposition
a plan offered for consideration
quest
a search usually involving a journey
symmetry
equal on both sides of a central dividing line; the result of balance proportions
valet
to provide service for an employer or client
variable
able to change
MIT(T), MIS(S)
to send, to let go
PON, POS(IT), POUND
to place, to put
QUIR, QUISIT, QUEST
to ask, to seek
