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12 words that are clippings

These twelve words are all really clipped forms

1. exam(ination)
2. (in)flu(enza)
3.(re)fridge(rator) [ie refrigerator]
4. stereo(phonic) cf hi(gh)fi(delity)
5. taxi(meter) cab(riolet)
6. (omni)bus
7. mob(ile vulgus)
8. demo(nstration)
9. gents (gentlemen's room for ablutions)
10. gym(nasium)
11. pub(lic house)
12. hanky (handkerchief)

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