Irregular Words - F-to-V Irregular Plurals

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elf [noun]

a small human-like creature from fairy stories that has pointed ears and magical powers

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knife [noun]

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

Ex: I need to sharpen the knife for smoother cutting .
leaf [noun]

a usually green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place

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life [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
loaf [noun]

bread that has a particular shape and is baked in one piece, usually sliced before being served

Ex: A whole loaf was baked for the family gathering .
self [noun]

the overall identity or essence of a person, including the unique combination of traits that makes someone who they are

Ex: Her sense of self was influenced by her cultural background .
sheaf [noun]

a collection of items, typically papers or stalks of grain, bound together

Ex: The student handed in a sheaf of completed assignments at the end of the semester .
shelf [noun]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

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thief [noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: After years of stealing from his coworkers , the thief was finally exposed and fired from his job .
wife [noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: My wife is a talented artist and her paintings always leave me in awe .
wolf [noun]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

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calf [noun]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

Ex: Stretching exercises can help prevent cramps in the calf muscles after intense physical activity .
half [noun]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

Ex: The donation was split into equal halves for both charities .