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Prefix/Suffix Quiz #6

 

 

Prefix/Suffix

Meaning

Example:

ade

action or process

blockade, escapade, parade

ance

quality of

Repentance, annoyance, resistance

ary

place for

library, mortuary, sanctuary

cy

Action

truancy, piracy, diplomacy

dom

quality of

freedom, boredom

ence

quality of

violence, absence, reticence

enne

Female

comedienne, equestrienne

er

one who

teacher, painter, seller

ing

material

roofing, frosting, stuffing

ism

doctrine, belief in

capitalism, racism, socialism