acy tude ure

 acy – condition  tude – condition  ure – condition Brainstorm words that use these roots!

Skipping two lines between each word, copy the following 10 words in the first column: accuracylassitude aptitudeliteracy censurelunacy forfeiturerapture immaturesolitude

 Determine what you believe is the definition for each of the words. Write them down in the second column. Yes – both of you!

Now write down the correct definitions for each of the following words:

state of being exactly truthful and free of errors; precision Being an accountant requires accuracy.

a capacity or ability for anything; ability, readiness to learn He showed an aptitude for playing the violin at a young age.

strong expression of disapproval; criticism The punishment was meant to censure the peasants’ actions.

the state of losing some right, property, honor, or privilege as a penalty His poor management of the business caused the forfeiture of the building and all the merchandise to his creditors.

not mature; unripe or underdeveloped Throwing a temper tantrum is immature behavior when you are a teenager.

lack of energy; exhaustion; weariness Hot summer days bring on feelings of lassitude, and all I want to do is lay around and do nothing.

the ability to read and write Literacy is essential if you are going to get a well-paying job.

insanity, craziness; frenzy; mental unsoundness My brother’s decision to quit his job was pure lunacy.

state of being carried away with extreme joy; ecstasy, bliss When I fell in love I was in a state of complete and unrestrained rapture.

state of being alone; seclusion Sometimes when I am really tired, I like to have complete solitude and be left alone.

 Every Friday of every week For this week: Write the exact definition of the three suffixes; Match each of the word study words with its definition; Respond to questions in complete sentences.

 Is worth 20 points!  You must make up the quiz if you are not in class on Friday.  For any week, if you are absent on the day notes are given, you are responsible for getting the list of words. I am not responsible for making sure you have them.