Suffixes –ant/-ance, -ent/-ence Spelling Unit 32
Jan 01, 2016
Suffixes –ant/-ance, -ent/-ence
Spelling Unit 32
Vocabulary: DefinitionsWrite the basic word that matches each definition.
1. the ability to calmly endure a difficult or annoying situation
patience
2. the condition of being free and self-governing
independence
3. the act or practice of being present
attendance
4. skill; the ability to do what is required
competence
5. marked by good taste and refinement
elegant
6. a person who waits on another person
attendant
7. enduring trouble, hardship, annoyance, delay, etc., without complaint or anger
patient
8. refinement and grace in appearance or manner
elegance
9. the ability to learn, think, understand, and know
intelligence
10. grand; remarkable
magnificent
11. sure of one’s self
confident
12. the meaning or sense of something; the state or quality of being important
significance
Vocabulary: SynonymsWrite the Basic Word that has the same meaning as each word below.
13. self-reliant
independent
14. smart
intelligent
15. self-assurance
confidence
16. greatness
magnificence
17. helper
assistant
18. important
significant
19. able
competent
20. help
assistance