Vocab 5.1 Suffixes –ose, –ous, –eous, –ious

The suffix –ose, –ous, –eous, –ious means ________.

• full of

• without

• against

• before

________ means watery; full of water.

• aqueous

• arid

• solid

• opaque

________ means hostile; full of warlike traits.

• bellicose

• placid

• benevolent

• timid

________ means gullible; believing without questioning; overly trusting and full of belief.

• credulous

• skeptical

• cynical

• apathetic

________ means inquisitive; full of concern about events and people; also, odd or strange.

• curious

• serious

• generous

• furious

________ means delightful and tasty; full of delight and flavor.

• delicious

• boring

• bitter

• plain

________ means accomplishing a desired result; getting a lot done; full of effectiveness.

• efficacious

• ineffective

• lethargic

• unproductive

________ means well-known; full of fame.

• famous

• ancient

• silent

• fragile

________ means full of grace in showing courtesy, manners, or compassion.

• gracious

• greedy

• clumsy

• rude

________ means full of grand and pompous airs.

• grandiose

• humble

• modest

• simple