Word Works Lesson 10

Front

What does the suffix '-al' or '-ial' indicate?

Back

It indicates 'having characteristics of'.

Front

What does the suffix '-able' or '-ible' signify?

Back

It signifies 'can be done'.

Front

What is a broad statement about someone or something that may be true in some situations but not all?

Back

A generalization.

Front

What term describes an event that happens every 2 years?

Back

Biennial.

Front

What is the term for written or spoken details about what someone or something is like?

Back

Description.

Front

What is the meaning of the suffix '-tion'?

Back

It indicates the action or result of a verb.

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' typically signify?

Back

It signifies 'not' or 'opposite of'.

Front

What is the definition of a 'synonym'?

Back

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Front

What is an 'antonym'?

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Front

What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

Back

It indicates the action or result of a verb.