Suffix -ish Definition Match

Which word means having characteristics of meekness or timidity; embarrassed?

• sheepish

• squeamish

• stylish

• peevish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means having characteristic of a sour mood or temperament?

• sluggish

• peevish

• childish

• foolish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which suffix means somewhat, related to, having the characteristic of?

• -ly

• -ist

• -er

• -ish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word means easily sickened; easily disgusted; easily shocked; somewhat weak or fearful?

• squeamish

• stylish

• sheepish

• lavish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What word means fashionable, related to the current fashion trends; having good taste in clothing?

• foolish

• childish

• stylish

• sluggish

Which word means silly; somewhat ridiculous; unwise?

• sheepish

• foolish

• lavish

• peevish

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word means slow; lacking energy; somewhat inactive?

• squeamish

• sluggish

• stylish

• peevish

Which word means having characteristics of extravagance; fancy; full of luxuries?

• sluggish

• sheepish

• lavish

• peevish

Which word means simple, immature; related to a younger person's behavior?

• childish

• foolish

• lavish

• peevish

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6