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Latin Suffix-Ous
Latin Suffix-Ous
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The Latin suffix -ous means “characterized by” or “full of” and often indicates
that a word is an adjective.
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2. prosperous
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3. ravenous
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4. momentous
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5. disastrous
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6. adventurous
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A. DIRECTIONS: Write a brief story using as many of the words in the box as you can.
Use a dictionary or thesaurus to check your work.
B. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct word to complete each sentence and underline it.