Affluent

Affluent

Adjective: Wealthy and privileged; well-to-do

-flu-

To flow

Root Word(s)

prosperous

Synonym

impoverished

Antonym

Picture

In the more affluent neighborhoods in Atlanta, it is not uncommon for people to have three or four cars.

Superfluous

Adjective: Extra; more than necessary

-flu-

To flow

Prefix

Root Word(s)

excessive

Synonym

moderate

Antonym

Picture

(The sheep are back!) Mary realized she had a superfluous number of lambs when all she needed was one.

Mellifluous

Adjective: Sweetly flowing or sounding

-flu-

To flow

Prefix

Root Word(s)

harmonious

Synonym

cacophonous

Antonym

Picture

Adele has a mellifluous sounding voice.

Leaven

Verb: To make less heavy or serious

-lev-

light

Root Word(s)

lighten

Synonym

worsen

Antonym

Picture

Lyndsey did a great job leavening the mood after everyone found out there would be no Spring Break.

Levity

Noun: Lack of seriousness; joking manner

-lev-

light

Suffix

Root Word(s)

humor

Synonym

gravity

Antonym

Picture

Christopher's levity can sometimes get him in trouble.

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