Root word that means "end"

Root word that means "limit" or "end"

occurring at the beginning of something

My___________ reaction was to say no, but after thinking about it for a while, I

decided to go to the school dance with Mary.

the power or opportunity to do something before others do; the energy and desire that is needed to do something

I took _________ at my new job by starting important tasks before being asked to.

to cause or start the beginning of something; to formally accept a person as a member of a group or organization usually in a special ceremony

The detectives will____________ a thorough investigation regarding the vandalism.

the last part of something such as a musical performance, play, etc.

We were so captivated by the show’s ___________ , but also very disappointed that the end was near

to keep someone or something within limits; to prevent someone or something from going beyond a particular limit, area, etc.

The teacher asked us to __________ our essays to four pages or less.

having limits or a limited number and/or amount

Once we use up the Earth’s __________ supply of fossil fuels, they will be gone forever.

extremely small

Even though the virus that causes the flu is ___________, it is able to cause

tremendous illness in humans.

to cause something to end; to end in a particular way or at a particular place; to take a job away from someone

If you continue to miss work your supervisor will _______________ your job.

causing death eventually; leading finally to death

If the cancer is____________ then there is no medicine that will save the patient.

the special words or phrases that are used in a particular field

I I couldn’t understand the doctors when they used medical __________________.