Can you name the words that break the rule of I before E but not after C?

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  • Try to name the interesting words that break the commonly used rule of words are spelled I before E but not after C.
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DefinitionWeird WordExample/Sentence
Any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acidsHemoglobin, Insulin, or Antibodies
A person who lives (or is located) near another; be located near or adjacent toFlanders or Barney Rubble
The vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity 150 lbs. or 70 kg.
After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'; conjunction used before two or more alternativesYou can _____ come with me or her.
The cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one Five, Six, Seven, _____
•sled: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snowAll of Santa's reindeer pull Santa's _____ every Christmas
An extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization; club: a formal association of people with similar interestsSPMC
Of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations; relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the worldChina
A four-sided spinning top, played with during the Jewish holiday of HanukkahMy dog broke my _____ thinking it was a chewing toy.
A very light brown; of a light greyish-brown colorWe painted our bathroom ______
Cargo: goods carried by a large vehicle_____ Train
DefinitionWeird WordExample/Sentence
Skill: ability to produce solutions in some problem domain; in its broadest sense, any systematic knowledge-base or prescriptive practice that is capable of resulting in a correct Engineering or Genetics
The vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top5' 10'' or 180 cm.
Head covering: a garment that covers the head and face Her bridal ____ was beautiful.
Something that is lost or surrendered as a penaltyConsequence of having 6 players on a soccer team
The leader of an Arab village or family; dandy: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearanceNasiruddin Albani
Belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire; a very old personPharaohs or Egyptian Pyramids
Deceive by a mock action; a movement made to confuse the opponentI _____ one way to get around the guard.
Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions; moral senseLittle voice in your head
A sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a diseaseHe died from an Epileptic ______.
A period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful; to ruleKing George III (1760 - 1820)
A person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another; successor Sam Branson
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