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