Proficiency Masterclass Affixes 1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The plan was originally __________ to assist poorer families. CONCEPT

conceived

It was very __________ of her not to tell us that the party had been cancelled. CONSIDER

inconsiderate

I need to _________ myself with all the new equipment. FAMILIAR

familiarize

This word has a __________ meaning. FIGURE

figurative

It was such a _________ thing to say; I was very upset. TACT

tactless

I caught my arm in the door; the pain was absolutely __________. BEAR

unbearable

Nobody knew what happened to Steve - his disappearance was _________. EXPLAIN

unexplained

I am only __________ to the chairperson. ANSWER

answerable

They still have to make slight _________ to the building. MODIFY

modifications

Some of Matthew's behaviour was _________; I hope he apologized. EXCUSE

inexcusable

What verbs can you form from these adjectives? And what nouns can you form from those verbs? modern / familiar / political / characteristic

modernize / familiarize / politicize / characterize modernization / familiarization / politicization / characterization

What nouns can you form from these verbs? modify / identify / continue / abbreviate

modification / identification and identity / continuation / abbreviation

What is the opposite of these adjectives? tactless / harmless / thoughtless / tasteless

tactful / harmful / thoughtful / tasty (food) or tasteful (style)

What is the opposite of these adjectives? adequate / accurate / compatible / edible

inadequate / inaccurate / incompatible / inedible

What is the opposite of these adjectives? available / avoidable / bearable / excusable

unavailable / unavoidable / unbearable / inexcusable