Words ending
in -ment.

achieve → achievement

Something done well through effort.

“Learning to swim was a big achievement.”

advertise → advertisement

A notice or film that tries to sell something.

“We saw an advertisement for a new game.”

agree → agreement

Having the same opinion.

“We reached an agreement about the game rules.”

amaze → amazement

Great surprise.

“He stared in amazement at the magic trick.”

announce → announcement

A public statement about something.

“The announcement said the train was late.”

argue → argument

A disagreement with raised voices, or a set of reasons.

“The twins had an argument over the toy.”

develop → development

Growth or change over time.

“We studied the development of a frog.”

embarrass → embarrassment

A feeling of being awkward or ashamed.

“His face went red with embarrassment.”

employ → employment

Paid work.

“She found employment at the bakery.”

enjoy → enjoyment

The feeling of enjoying something.

“Reading gives me a lot of enjoyment.”

entertain → entertainment

Something that amuses people.

“The clown provided the entertainment.”

equip → equipment

The tools or things needed for an activity.

“Put the sports equipment back in the shed.”

excite → excitement

A feeling of being very happy and eager.

“There was excitement before the school trip.”

govern → government

The group of people who run a country.

“The government built a new hospital.”

improve → improvement

A change that makes something better.

“Her handwriting shows great improvement.”

judge → judgment

An opinion or decision; also spelled judgement.

“Use your judgment to choose.”

manage → management

Controlling or organising something.

“Good time management helps with homework.”

measure → measurement

A size or amount found by measuring.

“Write down the measurement in centimetres.”

No common root word

A very short time.

“Wait a moment, please.”

move → movement

A change of position or place.

“The cat watched every movement of the mouse.”

pay → payment

Money that is paid.

“The payment is due on Monday.”

punish → punishment

What happens to someone who has done wrong.

“His punishment was no screen time.”

replace → replacement

Something that takes the place of another.

“I need a replacement for my lost glove.”

state → statement

Something said or written.

“The head teacher made a statement about the snow day.”

treat → treatment

The way someone is treated, or medical care.

“The vet gave the dog treatment for its paw.”