The Sufffixes -ows,.eous,
and -iows
gorgeous Something or someone
gorgeous is stunningly beautiful.
A
suff,ix is a word part that comes after a root
word. A suffix is usually a clue to the part of
speech of a word.. The suffix -ous and its forrns
-eous and -ious usually signal that a word is an
adjective, a word that describes a noun or a
pronoun. These suffixes often mean "full of" or
"chatactertzed,by." Read the lesson words and
their meanings.
luxurious If something is expensive,
of high quality, and extremely
comfortable, it is luxurious.
tedious If something is long, dull,
and tiresoffie, it is tediorls.
industrious Someone who works
hard and steadily is industrious.
strenuous Something that takes a
lot of energy and effort to do is
strenllolls.
Amtorryms Write the lesson word
for the word in blue type.
self-conscious When you are too
aware or unsure of yourself you
are self-consciolrs.
outrageous Something shocking or
shameless is outrageous.
ingenious Something that is clever,
2. an exciting TV program
tedious
ingenious.
spontaneous A spontaneous event
precarious
4. a sure position
simultaneous Simultaneous
5. alazy
events happen at the same time.
precarious Something precarious
boy
industrious
simultaneous
6. isolated events
is risky or uncertain.
spontaneous
7. a planned hike
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10. a confident manner
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conscientious
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gorgeous
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conscientious.
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Mod ern Adventurer
If you hear the name Steve Fossett, think "adventurer." Fossett is an
industrious
pilot, sailor, and balloonist. He has put himself in one
precarious
situation after another. Although some accomplish great
outrageous
feats in an
fashioo, Fossett is a qui et, modest person.
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Fossett has set new world records in many flying and sailing missions. For
conscientious
international crew
example, he and his determined and
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sailed around the world
in
2004. They made
that
strenuous
Journey
and beat the previous record by almost six days! Never one to be
self-conscious
about being one of the world's best-known modern
adventurers, Fossett announced to the public after that victory that he would
pull back from international speed sailing. Instead, he would concentrate on
flying. Whether this was a
spontaneous
or planned decision is
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unknown. To accomplish many feats one after the other, he must make some
simultaneous
plans-ending one project while beginning another.
ingenious
In March of 2005, Fossett piloted an
aircr aft built
especially for a round-the-world, nonstop flight. He took off
from Salinas Municipal Airport, and 67 hours, 2 minutes,
and 38 seconds later, the legendary pilot made a perfect
landing.
It was a
gorgeous
sight! Fossett had
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established the record for the first solo round-the-world
flight without stopping or refueling in an atrcrafb.
But it was certainly not
luxurious
inside the
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aircraft. Fossett was crammed into a tiny 7-foot-7-inch
cockpit, he lived on diet milkshakes, and he could only take
brief naps. The flight, due to its length, would have been
tedious
for many. But for Steve Fossett, it was a dream come true.
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What's next for Fossett? Watch the headlines! We'll hear about this
determined adventurer again.
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Applying Meaning Write the lesson word from the box that fits each descri ption.
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gorge0u.s
strenu.ous
lngenrous
industrious
oaltrageous
conscientious
1. a clever way to solve a math problem
ingenious
2. ten laps around a football field
strenuous
3. a friend who always does his chores
conscientious
4. a friend who has two part-time jobs
industrious
5. a sunset over the mountains
gorgeous
6. a shocking event
outrageous
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or l{o? Circle "yes" or "No" to answer each question.
7. If you're bored, could you be doing something tedious?
Yes
No
8. Does a queen have luxurious things?
Yes
No
9. Is a picnic spontaneous when you plan it a week ahead?
Yes
No
10. Do simultaneous things happen one after the other?
Yes
No
11. If you're sure of yoursel{, are you self-conscious?
Yes
No
12. Is walking
Yes
No
a tightrope a
precarious position?
Making (onnections Write the lesson word that correctly answers
the question.
1. Would a long ride in the car be tedious or strenuous?
tedious
2. Would a careful person most likely be self-conscious or conscientious?
conscientious
3. Would a long hike in the mountains probably be luxurious or strenuous?
strenuous
4. Could you be tedious or self-conscious when you walk into a room of
self-conscious
strangers?
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If you drop everything to go swimming, is that act c'onscientious or
spontaneous?
spontaneous
6. Would something beautiful be gorgeous or ingenious?
gorgeous
7. Would a glass placed on the edge of a table be precarious or
simultaneous?
precarious
8. If it rains while you're walking, are those simultaneous or self-conscious
things?
simultaneous
9. Was an invention such as the light bulb outrageous or ingenious?
ingenious
10. If your dad coaches both a soccer team and a baseball team, is he
outrageous or industrious?
industrious
11. Would having your own airplane be precarious or luxurious?
luxurious
12. Would booing a sponsor at an event be gorgeous or outrageous?
outrageous
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Word Map Complete the word map by writing actions that show that someone is
conscientious.
arriving on time
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telling the truth
picking up someone's books
when they've been dropped
eonscientious
always does his
chores
Word Ulfheef cornptete the strenuous word wheel by writing three things that are
strenuous and three things that are not.
NOTE: Answers will vary.
shoveling snow
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hiking a mountain
writing an essay
strenuous
strenuous
sleeping all day
eating a relaxing dinner
getting a massage
What daring feat would you like to accomplish? On separate pape[ write
a letter to someone who might sponsor you. Explain what you would like
to do and try to persuade them to help fund your project. Use at least five
of the lesson words.
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that best completes the sentence or answers the q uestion.
1.
If a fabric is luxurious it rs
probabtyA o1d.
C silky.
D cheap.
B rough.
2. A gorgeous dress would
A absurd.
B
3.
old-fashioned.
be-
C stunning.
D short.
If you are self-conscious you feelC irritated.
A bitter.
B shy.
D
4. What might be
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tedious about
Which of these might be strenr,eows?
A astretch
B a stroll
C anap
D a hike
6. Going to a movie would be
s5lontaneous
if-
A you rnade plans with your best
friend over a month ago.
B you marked your calendar the
week before.
C you decided to go five minutes
before
it
A angry.
B anxiorrs.
C melancholy.
D desperate.
9. Your little brother is being
coxlscientious when heA is happy to see you.
B carefully puts all his toys away.
C whines to get your attention.
D does something significant.
sick.
traveling?
A good company
B pleasant weather
C an interesting conversation
D a long car ride
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8" An clu.trageous comment is most
likely to make you feel-
started.
10. An
ixagemisle"es
A clever.
B ordin ary.
invention isC prominent.
D
profound..
11. A simultaxaeouas telecast wouldA broadcast early and late in the day.
B broadcast two hours apart.
C broadcast at the same time.
D not broadcast at all.
12. An industrious person would likely...
A. break the rules.
B. be a good employee.
C. tell someone a secret.
D. sleep the day away.
lndustrious is a form of the word
industry.Think about the meanings of
the industry words. Then add two more
words to the web.
D you saved your allowance in order
to be able to
go.
7. Which is the most Xlrecariotrs
ind ustriovs
location?
A a bus station
B a museum
industry
C the edge of a cliff
D the bottom shelf
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