6th. Grade Spelling List No. 6             

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ROOTS           The Latin root fort means "strong."  The Greek root geo means "earth."

1.        fortify                    to make strong or secure v.

2.                  fortress                 a permanent stronghold for defense n.

3.                  fortitude                strength to bear misfortune n.

4.                  effort                     a conscious putting forth of energy n.

5.                 geography         the description of the earth and its surface n.

6.        geology               the study of the earth through rocks n.

7.        geometry              the branch of mathematics

PREFIXES          The Greek prefixes mon- and mono- mean "one."

8.        bisect                   to divide into two equal parts v.

9         bicycle                  a vehicle with two wheels (one behind another) n.

10.      binoculars            field glasses (used by both eyes) n.

11.        biennial            occurring every two years or lasting for two years, (as plants) adj.

12.       triangle              a three-sided figure n.

13.       triceps                 a large muscle at the back of the upper arm n.

14.       trilingual              having or expressed in three languages adj.

15.       tripod                  a three-legged stand; easel n.

16.       triune                 being three in one adj.    

SUFFIXES          The suffix -ance means "state, act of, process."  It is used to form nouns.

17.        disturbance      something that bothers n.

18.        alliance            a union or agreement n.

19.      acceptance         the act of receiving; approval n.

20.       guidance            the act of directing n.

 

21.        assistance      help or support n.

22.        resistance         the act of opposing n.

23.        hindrance        something that gets in the say n.

24.       allegiance         devotion; loyalty n.

25.       repentance       sorrow for having done wrong and a desire to correct it n.

26.        abundance      much more than enough n.

27.       performance       the giving of a play, concert, circus, or other show n.

28.        attendance         the act of being present n.

29.      appearance         the act of coming into sight n.

30.       allowance            money given for a certain purpose n.

31.      resemblance      likeness n.

32.      endurance          the power to keep on without giving up n.

33.      appliance             a machine or electrical device n.

34.        assurance          confidence; certainty n.

35.        insurance           a system of protection from loss n.