Suffixes –ant/-ance, -ent/-ence

Spelling Unit 32

Vocabulary: DefinitionsWrite the basic word that matches each definition.

1. the ability to calmly endure a difficult or annoying situation

patience

2. the condition of being free and self-governing

independence

3. the act or practice of being present

attendance

4. skill; the ability to do what is required

competence

5. marked by good taste and refinement

elegant

6. a person who waits on another person

attendant

7. enduring trouble, hardship, annoyance, delay, etc., without complaint or anger

patient

8. refinement and grace in appearance or manner

elegance

9. the ability to learn, think, understand, and know

intelligence

10. grand; remarkable

magnificent

11. sure of one’s self

confident

12. the meaning or sense of something; the state or quality of being important

significance

Vocabulary: SynonymsWrite the Basic Word that has the same meaning as each word below.

13. self-reliant

independent

14. smart

intelligent

15. self-assurance

confidence

16. greatness

magnificence

17. helper

assistant

18. important

significant

19. able

competent

20. help

assistance