French · suffix
-ant
doing the action
Words sharing this root
appellantA party asking a higher court to review a court decision.assailantA person who attacks someone violently.bouffantPuffed out into a full rounded shape.brilliantShining with exceptional brightness.commandantAn officer in command of a military organization or establishment.contestantA person who takes part in a competition.defiantOpenly refusing to obey or submit to authority.descendantA later being or form originating from an earlier one.entrantSomeone or something entering a setting or activity.flamboyantShowy and colorful in a way that attracts attention.fondantA smooth sugar icing used on cakes and candies.penchantA strong liking or inclination toward something.piquantHaving a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste.resistantWithstanding or opposing an external influence.restaurantA business where customers buy and eat prepared meals.savantSomeone with exceptional knowledge or skill in a particular field.tenantAn occupant using property owned by another.verdantGreen with fresh, abundant vegetation.visitantA person or being that comes to visit.