Spelling - List 13 (homophones) Flashcards by James Smiley | Brainscape

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peel/peal (cut away)

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peel

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principal/principle (chief/main)

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principal

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roll/role (function, part)

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role

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govern_r (e, o)

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governor

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mainten_nce (a, e)

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maintenance

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capital/capitol (building)

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capitol

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desert/dessert (abandon)

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desert

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here/hear (use ears)

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hear

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its/it’s (possessive)

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its

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site/sight (location)

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site

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isle/aisle (path)

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aisle

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pale/pail (whitish)

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pale

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to criticize someone’s reputation

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vilify

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in absolute want, poverty-stricken

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destitute

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highest point of interest or excitement

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climax

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chief angel

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archangel

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able to be shaped

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malleable

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betrayal, rebellion, treachery

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treason

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shortage or inadequacy

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deficit

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good that is done to others

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benevolence