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Spelling List 6-15

6-15 Spelling Tip
The suffix -ness
When the suffix -ness is added to a word it shows a state of being.
The suffix -ness added to kindness, means the state of being kind.
The suffix -ness added to emptiness, means the state of being empty.

 

Words Definitions
1. goodness filled with kindness
2. kindness the quality or state of being considerate
3. stillness no movement
4. fullness full of it
5. fairness just
6. likeliness probability
7. hopelessness without eagerness
8. happiness filled will joy
9. selfishness filled with taking care of oneself
10. holiness sacredness