![]() atheist - To remember how to spell atheist, remember that it combines the prefix a- (not) + God + the suffix -ist (one who believes).Don't keep the silent "e" of the root word "argue." argument - Let's not argue about the loss of this verb's silent "e" before the suffix -ment.In other words, double the "p,' not the "r." apparent - It's apparent that you must pay the rent, so remember this word always has "rent" in it, but you don't want to pay double.amateur - This word ends with the French suffix -eur (the equivalent of English -er), though it is pronounced like words that end in "ure." Remind yourself that amateurs need not be mature.Hopefully, you won't have to allot a lot of time remembering not to write alot. ![]() bellwether - This term isn't about the weather, so don't spell it that way.īelieve - The word believe follows the general rule that "i" usually comes before "e" except after "c." (You might be surprised to learn that this rule has more exceptions than words it applies to!).Put together, they spell the word for one who doesn't believe in God.A wether is a gelded ram that leads the herd. He wears a bell to alert the sheep to his presence and others to the herd's presence. ![]() Words that are challenging to spell don't stop with the first few letters of the alphabet.
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