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Base Word Families. List #1. Base Words. Base words are words that are used to form other words. Base word families are words that have a base word in common: happily, unhappy, happiness Figuring out the base word will make difficult words easier to spell. Spelling Words. Family
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Base Word Families List #1
Base Words • Base words are words that are used to form other words. • Base word families are words that have a base word in common: happily, unhappy, happiness • Figuring out the base word will make difficult words easier to spell.
Spelling Words • Family • Familiarize • Amusing • Amusement • Discomfort • Uncomfortable • Annoying • Annoyance • Undecided • Indecision • Pure • Purify • Impurity • Destroy • Indestructible • Destruction
Vocabulary Words Vocabulary MUST be spelled correctly on your test! • Absence- (n) a state of being away or of not being present • Absorbent- (adj) capable of absorbing heat, light, moisture, etc. • Abundance- (n) extremely plentiful supply • Accessible- (adj) easy to approach, reach, access or use