List 6 Review (Lists 4-5) Flashcards
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curtail
to reduce the lenght of
fidelity
faithfulness to duty or a commitment
the capacity to live; abundant energy
vitality
speech, word, reasoning
LOG, LOGUE
petty
of little importance
readily
having an irregular pale complexion; lacking color
pallid
restrain
to keep in check
a decision used as an example to later determine a similar action
precedent
liveliest
docile
able to be taught; easy to control
grievance
calamity
an event causing devastating loss and tragedy
denied
What are two common exceptions to spelling rule 4
1.) Drop the final e when -ment is added to words ending id dge
2.) Retain the final e in words ending in ce or ge when -able or -ous is added
galleys
ninety
subconscious
the part of the mind that is not perceived by your consciousness
unable to make decisions
indecisive
rationalize
to attempt to justify unacceptable behavior; to offer explanation
displacement
to kill, to cut
CIDE, CIS
studying
What is spelling rule #3?
For words ending in y preceded by a consonant, change the y to i before all suffixes except those beginning with i.