Study the word list: The suffix -ment

If the /m nt/ ending is a suffix, it is always spelled with the letter e: -ment. There are many words ending in -ment. Here are just a few.

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payment	Bob regretfully couldn't make the payment. *
agreement	The whole family was in agreement.
investment	He made a large investment in the company.
engagement	Six weeks into their engagement, they were married.
government	The government cuts will affect everyone.
achievement	The win was a great achievement.
adjustment	There was an adjustment in today's schedule.
advertisement	I saw an advertisement for a new drink.
amazement	To my amazement, he arrived on time.
amusement	Much to my amusement, he told a funny anecdote.
nourishment	A plant needs the correct nourishment to grow.
punishment	The judge handed out a harsh punishment to the criminal. *
encouragement	Her family gave her encouragement to succeed.
development	Development of new business is vital to an economy.
replacement	The bicycle needed a replacement wheel.
entertainment	Reading, sports and games are all forms of entertainment.
management	The company was now under new management.
excitement	Suspense is used to build up a sense of waiting and excitement. *
commitment	Playing in a team requires commitment.
improvement	Look for signs of improvement. *