Question

word study latin suffix -ous
the latin suffix -ous means \characterized by\ or \full of\ and often indicates that a word is an adjective.
directions: using a dictionary or thesaurus, write a definition for each of the words below, then use each in a sentence.

1. indigenous

definition:
sentence:

1. prosperous

definition:
sentence:

1. ravenous

definition:
sentence:

1. momentous

definition:
sentence:

1. disastrous

definition:
sentence:

1. adventurous

definition:
sentence:

Explanation:

1. indigenous:

• Definition: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
• Sentence: The indigenous plants of the region are well - adapted to the local climate.

1. prosperous:

• Definition: Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
• Sentence: The prosperous town has many new businesses and a high standard of living.

1. ravenous:

• Definition: Extremely hungry.
• Sentence: After a long day of hiking, the ravenous hikers devoured their sandwiches.

1. momentous:

• Definition: Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
• Sentence: The momentous decision to start a new business would change his life forever.

1. disastrous:

• Definition: Causing great damage or suffering; calamitous.
• Sentence: The disastrous earthquake left many people homeless.

1. adventurous:

• Definition: Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
• Sentence: The adventurous traveler explored the uncharted territory.

Answer:

1.

• Definition: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
• Sentence: The indigenous plants of the region are well - adapted to the local climate.

2.

• Definition: Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
• Sentence: The prosperous town has many new businesses and a high standard of living.

3.

• Definition: Extremely hungry.
• Sentence: After a long day of hiking, the ravenous hikers devoured their sandwiches.

4.

• Definition: Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
• Sentence: The momentous decision to start a new business would change his life forever.

5.

• Definition: Causing great damage or suffering; calamitous.
• Sentence: The disastrous earthquake left many people homeless.

6.

• Definition: Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
• Sentence: The adventurous traveler explored the uncharted territory.