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11th Grade
04/28/2013

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Term
fy
Definition
Simple Definition:to make (verb suffix)
magnify- enlarge
petrify- to stone
Example:beautify- make beautiful
Term
iferous
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:producing, bearing (adj. suffix)
pestiferous- carrying disease
Term
il, ile
Definition
Simple Definition:pertaining to, capable of (adjective suffix)
puerile- pertaining to a boy or child
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Term
ism
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:doctrine, belief (noun suffix) monotheism- belief in one god
Term
ist
Definition
Simple Definition:dealer, doer (n suffix)
fascist- one who believes in a fascist state
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Term
ity
Definition
Simple Definition:state of being (noun suffix)
annuity- yearly grant
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Term
ive
Definition
Simple Definition:like (adj. suffix)
expensive- costly
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Term
ize, ise
Definition
Simple Definition:make (verb suffix)
victimize - make a victim of
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Term
oid
Definition
Simple Definition:resembling, like (adj. suffix)
ovoid- like an egg
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Term
ose
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:full of (adj)
verbose - full of words
lachrymose- full of tears
Term
osis
Definition
Simple Definition:condition (n.)
psychosis- diseased mental condition
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Term
ous
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:full of (adj.)
nauseous - full of nausea
Term
tude
Definition
Simple Definition:state of (n.)
fortitude- state of strength
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Term
liquidate
Definition
Simple Definition:settle accounts; clear up
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Term
list
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:tilt; lean over
That flagpole should be absolutely
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lithe
Definition
Simple Definition:flexible; supple
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litigation
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:lawsuit
Try to settle this without involving any lawyers;
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livid
Definition
Simple Definition:lead-colored; black and blue; enraged
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Term
loathe
Definition
Simple Definition:detest
Booing and hissing, the audience showed how much they loathed the wicked villain
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Term
loath
Definition
Simple Definition:reluctant; disinclined
fearing for their sons's safety
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Term
lofty
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:very high
Term
loll
Definition
Simple Definition:lounge about
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Term
longevity
Definition
Simple Definition:long life
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Term
loom
Definition
Simple Definition:
Example:appear or take shape
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lope
Definition
Simple Definition:gallop slowly
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Term
loquacious
Definition
Simple Definition:talkative
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Term
lout
Definition
Simple Definition: clumsy person
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Term
lucid
Definition
Simple Definition:easily understood; clear, intelligible
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lucrative
Definition
Simple Definition:profitable
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Term
lugubrious
Definition
Simple Definition:mournful
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Term
lumber
Definition
Simple Definition:move heavily or clumsily
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Term
luminary
Definition
Simple Definition: celebrity; dignitary
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lummox
Definition
Simple Definition:big, clumsy, often stupid person
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Term
lurid
Definition
Simple Definition:wild; sensational, graphic, gruesome
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luscious
Definition
Simple Definition: pleasing to taste or smell
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lustrous
Definition
Simple Definition: shining
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luxuriant
Definition
Simple Definition: abundant; rich splendid; fertile
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Term
machinations
Definition
Simple Definition:evil schemes or plots
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madrigal
Definition
Simple Definition:pastoral song
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maelstrom
Definition
Simple Definition:whirlpool
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magnanimous
Definition
Simple Definition: generous, great hearted
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magnate
Definition
Simple Definition:person of prominence or influence
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