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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 -ness | quality of being X ex: closeness |
| -able | able to be Xed -gullible |
| -ous | having the quality of X - famous |
| -ity | condition of state or being for the people - charity |
| -ology | the study of (only for nouns) anthropology |
| -ical | characterized by x cinical |
| -archy | rulership by X monrchy |
| -less | without of being X (adj) careless |
| deign/ dign/ dain | honor |
| androgynous | having the features of a man and a women |
| extrapolate | draw from specific cases for more general cases |
| trifle | n. something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| repugnant | offensive, disagreeable, distasteful |
| mollify | make less rigid or softer |
| preface | v/n, a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book;, furnish with a preface or introduction |
| vigorous | strong and active physically or mentally |
| prolong | lengthen; extend; draw out |
| serene | calm and untroubled; peaceful |
| -post | after |
| auspicious | showing signs that promise success |
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