Affix 5 Flashcards

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ism- (as in plagiarism)

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The act of stealing or copying

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-dom (as in kingdom)

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a state of being something

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Suffix "-ness" as in wilderness

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A quality or state of being

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Suffix "al-" as in chronological

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Related to or pertaining to

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Suffix "tort-" (as in distort)

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To twist or bend

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Spire- (as in inspire)

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To breathe or blow

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cand (as in candle)

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To shine or brighten

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Root "vert," as in invert

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To turn or change

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Contra- (as in contradict)

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Against or opposite

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greg (as in segregate)

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To gather or flock