Suffix -Ance
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. clearance
A. Personal knowledge or information about someone or something
2. assistance
B. An unpleasant person who is ___ or exasperating
3. resemblance
C. Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
4. insurance
D. The frequency with which a person is present
5. appearance
E. Similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
6. performance
F. The distance by which one thing ___ another
7. endurance
G. Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
8. acquaintance
H. Freedom from doubt
9. allowance
I. Promise of reimbursement in the case of loss
10. disturbance
J. The power to withstand hardship or stress
11. inheritance
K. An amount ___ or granted
12. assurance
L. Words signifying consent to the terms of an offer
13. observance
M. Activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
14. annoyance
N. Hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
15. acceptance
O. A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
16. guidance
P. Conformity with law or custom or practice etc
17. attendance
Q. A dramatic or musical entertainment