If the word ends in silent e, drop the e and add the suffix, unless the final e is needed to preserve the sound of the preceding consonant (as in vengeance). type the word that both ends in the suffix -ence and fits the spelling rule above. acceptance alliance attendance condense condolence conference defense existence expense experience grievance immense intelligence intense interference nonsense occurrence perseverance remembrance repentance resemblance resistance superintendence vengeance vigilance