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acy tude ure
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acy – condition tude – condition ure – condition Brainstorm words that use these roots!
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Skipping two lines between each word, copy the following 10 words in the first column: accuracylassitude aptitudeliteracy censurelunacy forfeiturerapture immaturesolitude
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Determine what you believe is the definition for each of the words. Write them down in the second column. Yes – both of you!
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Now write down the correct definitions for each of the following words:
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state of being exactly truthful and free of errors; precision Being an accountant requires accuracy.
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a capacity or ability for anything; ability, readiness to learn He showed an aptitude for playing the violin at a young age.
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strong expression of disapproval; criticism The punishment was meant to censure the peasants’ actions.
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the state of losing some right, property, honor, or privilege as a penalty His poor management of the business caused the forfeiture of the building and all the merchandise to his creditors.
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not mature; unripe or underdeveloped Throwing a temper tantrum is immature behavior when you are a teenager.
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lack of energy; exhaustion; weariness Hot summer days bring on feelings of lassitude, and all I want to do is lay around and do nothing.
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the ability to read and write Literacy is essential if you are going to get a well-paying job.
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insanity, craziness; frenzy; mental unsoundness My brother’s decision to quit his job was pure lunacy.
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state of being carried away with extreme joy; ecstasy, bliss When I fell in love I was in a state of complete and unrestrained rapture.
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state of being alone; seclusion Sometimes when I am really tired, I like to have complete solitude and be left alone.
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Every Friday of every week For this week: Write the exact definition of the three suffixes; Match each of the word study words with its definition; Respond to questions in complete sentences.
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Is worth 20 points! You must make up the quiz if you are not in class on Friday. For any week, if you are absent on the day notes are given, you are responsible for getting the list of words. I am not responsible for making sure you have them.
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