Words ending
in -sure.

No common root word

To tell someone something firmly so that they stop worrying.

“I assure you that the dog is friendly.”

close → closure

The closing of something such as a road or a business.

“The road closure caused a long traffic jam.”

compose → composure

Calmness, especially in a difficult situation.

“She kept her composure during the test.”

disclose → disclosure

The act of making something known that was secret.

“The disclosure of the plan surprised everyone.”

displease → displeasure

The feeling of being annoyed or not pleased.

“The teacher showed her displeasure with a frown.”

enclose → enclosure

An area with a fence or wall around it.

“The goats live in a large enclosure.”

sure → ensure

To make certain that something happens.

“Check your work to ensure there are no mistakes.”

expose → exposure

Being left unprotected from something such as cold or sun.

“Too much exposure to the sun can burn your skin.”

No common root word

To protect against loss by paying for insurance.

“They insure their house against fire.”

No common root word

Free time when you are not working.

“He spends his leisure time painting.”

No common root word

To find the size or amount of something.

“Measure the table with a ruler.”

please → pleasure

A feeling of happiness or enjoyment.

“Reading gives me a lot of pleasure.”

press → pressure

The force of pushing on something; a feeling of stress.

“Press with gentle pressure to stop the bleeding.”

assure → reassure

To make someone feel less worried.

“Mum reassured me that the storm would pass.”

No common root word

Gold, jewels or other valuable things.

“The pirates buried their treasure on the island.”

sure → unsure

Not certain.

“I was unsure which way to go.”