-ism vocab flashcard

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Suffix -ism indicates which part of speech?

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noun

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A nicer way to say something is called a _____________.

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euphemism

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Destruction of property like breaking windows and spray painting

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vandalism

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Synonym for selfless kindness

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altruism

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Positive outlook on life is called ____________.

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optimism

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A saying or dialect of a region (e.g., "bless your heart")

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colloquialism

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Synonym for bacteria

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microorganism

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Root "ad" meaning

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to/toward

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Root "bin" means:

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two

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Root "cata" meaning

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down/below