3.2 vocab

Forms nouns from adjectives

-ty/ity

Measure

-meter/-metry

Latin suffix

-Ty/-ity

Greek suffix

-meter/-metry

Comparative adjectives are formed? (One syllable)

Er

Comparative adjectives are formed? (Two syllable)

More

superlative adjectives are formed? (One syllable)

Est

superlative adjectives are formed? (two syllable)

Most

Irregular comparative and superlative forms

Good, bad, many

Authenticity

The genuineness of something

Cyclometer

An instrument that counts the number of times a wheel rotates

Familiarity

Knowledge and understanding of something

Chronometer

Equipment that accurately measures time

Profanity

Language or behavior that shows disrespect for any deity or religion

Olfactometer

Measures the keenness of somebody’s sense of smell

Tenacity

The quality of holding or grasping firmly

Seismometer

Measures vibrations caused by an earthquake