UNIT 1 VOCABULARY ant ate ant Suffix meaning

UNIT 1 VOCABULARY - ant -ate

-ant �Suffix meaning: A person who Inclined, tending to -ate �Suffix meaning: State or quality of (adj. )

1. ACCEPTANT Since I am struggling in math, I am acceptant of extra help my teacher offers. Part of Speech: verb To take something offered; to say yes to an invitation -ant is a Suffix meaning: A person who Inclined, tending to

2. EXPECTANT As he waits for food, the dog wears an expectant expression. Part of Speech: adjective Excitedly aware that something is about to happen -ant is a Suffix meaning: A person who Inclined, tending to

3. APPLICANT The applicant desperately wants to go to VT. Part of Speech: noun Somebody who has formally applied for something such as a job, a grant of money, or admission to a school or college -ant is a Suffix meaning: A person who Inclined, tending to

4. IMMIGRANT His parents are immigrants, originally from Sweden. Part of Speech: noun A person, plant, or animal that establishes itself in a place where it was not found before -ant is a Suffix meaning: A person who Inclined, tending to

5. SERVANT Sarah treats her twin sister as though she is her servant. Part of Speech: noun Somebody who serves another -ant is a Suffix meaning: A person who Inclined, tending to

6. CONSIDERATE Zoe is a considerate host who makes sure that her friends are comfortable when they come to visit. Part of Speech: adjective Mindful of the needs, wishes, and feelings of others -ate is a Suffix meaning: State or quality of something

7. AFFECTIONATE Judging by the fur all over your sweatshirt, I can guess that you have an affectionate cat. Part of Speech: adjective Feeling or showing fondness or affection -ate is a Suffix meaning: State or quality of something

8. IMMACULATE My mother in law’s house is immaculate; you can eat off of the floor! Part of Speech: adjective Absolutely clean, neat, and free from blemishes -ate is a Suffix meaning: State or quality of something

9. OBSTINATE Despite punishment, my obstinate dog continues to misbehave. Part of Speech: adjective Stubborn; refusing to change; difficult to control -ate is a Suffix meaning: State or quality of something

10. DESOLATE Despite desolate desert conditions, a camel can survive for weeks. Part of Speech: adjective Empty; undisturbed; deserted; without hope -ate is a Suffix meaning: State or quality of something