Suffixes ent, ence, ency, ant, ance, ancy
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resident |
I am a resident of New York City, New York.
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residency |
The family took up residency in their new home.
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residence |
He took up residence in New York.
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abundant |
The field was abundant with wildlife.
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abundance |
There is an abundance of apples in the orchard.
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brilliance |
Her face lit up with a brilliance that was very beautiful.
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competent |
He is a competent pianist.
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lenient |
Chivalry thesis argues that the criminal justice system is more lenient with women.
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emergency |
Call the ambulance, it's an emergency.
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brilliant |
I have a brilliant driving instructor.
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hesitance |
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competence |
This course will improve your competence in spelling.
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emergent |
The highest layer in the rainforest is the emergent layer.
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brilliancy |
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leniency |
There was no leniency for the criminal.
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competency |
Students are required to show competency in these skills in order to obtain a degree.
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abundancy |
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hesitant |
John was hesitant to stand up and speak.
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hesitancy |
Hesitancy to answer questions might be seen as suspicious.
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emergence |
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