important visual clue to the meaning of these words. In this
way, the spelling helps us to remember meaning.
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words as irrational (rather than inrational), irreconcilable,
irregular, irrelevant, irresistible, and irresponsible, as well
as illogical (rather than inlogical), illegal, illiterate, illegible,
and illegitimate.
- Middle school students, particularly boys, are known for their
__ behavior.
- Explain the difference in meaning between inchoate and nascent.
- With the advent of the Internet, the newspaper industry has become
____.
- Although Rich bragged about his photography skills, his work showed
that he was a __ behind the lens.
- The young actress Pam was thrilled to get the role of the __ in
the community center’s spring production.
- A __ by nature, Catherine had dabbled in pottery, painting,
sculpture, and dance.
- Mark’s __ disregard for Jennifer’s feelings revealed his
immaturity.
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