Vocabulary
What comes at the end of a word that changes its meaning.
suffix
into, in, upon
in
Arranged or organized in a neat and systematic way.
orderly
The two roads _______ at the traffic light.
intersect
Letters we add to a base word to change its meaning.
affix
turns words into nouns
ment
A pledge or promise to do something
commitment
Tommy felt an ______ connection with the new student after meeting him for a few minutes.
instant
The smallest piece of language that has meaning.
morpheme
between or among
inter
to stop or hinder something from continuing on its path
intercept
The ______ of the furniture made the room feel more spacious.
placement
what we call the smallest unit of sound in a language.
phoneme
in a way
ly
To cause something unpleasant to be suffered by someone or something.
inflict
Her ______ in selecting the right candidate was praised by the committee.
judgment
What do you call the study of languages?
linguistics
Bonus DOUBLE points: what is the base that means shape?
form
The process of renovating or improving something, often to restore it to good condition.
refurbishment
She _______ organized the files for hours to ensure everything was in order.
painstakingly