Suffixes #1

-ful

• characterized by; full of

• lacking; devoid of

• slightly; somewhat

• excessively; overly

-less

• with

• full of

• without

• lacking

intricacy (n.)

• the quality of having elaborately complex details

• the state of being simple and straightforward

• a measure of speed and efficiency

• the ability to adapt to change

-able

• able to be

• not able

• unable to

• capable of being

dauntless (adj.)

What does it mean?

• having no fear or intimidation

• easily frightened

• showing hesitation

• lacking confidence

ostracism (n.)

• The act of including someone in a group by general consent

• The act of excluding someone from a group by general consent

• The act of promoting someone within a group

• The act of isolating someone for personal gain

fallacy (n.)

• the quality of using incorrect reasoning

• a type of logical argument

• a method of persuasion

• a form of valid reasoning

blissful (adj.)

What does it mean?

• full of peace and happiness

• filled with anger and frustration

• lacking in joy and contentment

• overwhelmed with sadness

-ism

• process or act of; the system of

• a type of philosophy

• a method of teaching

• a form of government

euphemism (n.)

• A process of using harsh language to describe something

• A method of substituting an inoffensive expression for an offensive one

• A technique for exaggerating the truth

• A way of simplifying complex ideas