Spelling Word List: Set 7 D Derivational suffixes

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	explanation	Can you write an explanation for how you worked it out? *
	definition	Children learned the definition of an adverb in class today. *
	compulsion	She had a compulsion to help others.
	commendation
	confession	He had a confession to make to the police.
	hilarious	It was so funny; it was hilarious! *
	atrocious	War leads to many atrocious events.
	ambitious	The company set some very ambitious goals for the year.
	courteous	Maria always thought that George was very courteous.
	verbose
	fictitious	The characters in this film are purely fictitious.
	spatial	When playing hockey, it is important to have spatial awareness. *
	facial	His facial expressions are comical.
	merchandise	They bought merchandise at the concert. *
	disinfectant	Mum used disinfectant to clean the bathroom.
	dependent	Babies are dependent on their mothers for food.
	convenient	Will it be convenient to call tomorrow?
	reference	If you are stuck, use the instruction book for reference.
	brilliance	Her face lit up with a brilliance that was very beautiful. *
	refugee	The lives of refugees can be hard.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Spelling Activities & Games: Set 7 D Derivational suffixes

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Spelling Practice: Set 7 D Derivational suffixes

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Look	explanation
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Cover	Look again
Write
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explanation

definition

compulsion

commendation

confession

hilarious

atrocious

ambitious

courteous

verbose

fictitious

spatial

facial

merchandise

disinfectant

dependent

convenient

reference

brilliance

refugee

Spelling Games: Set 7 D Derivational suffixes

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Take a Spelling Test: Set 7 D Derivational suffixes

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