UFLI 125 -ment affix Flashcards
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What is the meaning of the suffix -ment?
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result, state, or act of
changes a verb into a physical result or an action, making it a noun
payment –> the act of paying in noun form
employment –> the state of being employed
treatment –> the act of treating
pavement –> the state or result of being paved
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treatment
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payment
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statement
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pavement
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enjoyment
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retirement
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assessment
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government
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placement
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agreement
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disagreement
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entertainment
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resentment
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retirement
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enjoyment
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statement
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amazement
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