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