Chapter VI Flashcards

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Adherent (n).

A

Follower of a person or idea
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

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Incoherent (adj).

A

Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent (adj).

A

Existing as a natural part

Syn: innate, inborn

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4
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Fundere & fusum

A

To pour out

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Diffuse (adj).

A

Not concentrated or focused; wordy

Ant: concentrated

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Diffuse (v).

A

To spread out or disperse

Syn: disperse

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Effusive (adj).

A

Overflowing with words or feeling; gushing
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

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Profuse (adj)

A

Plentiful; abundant

Syn: bounteous

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Solvere & solutum

A

To loosen to solve

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Resolute (adj).

A

Determined; steadfast

Syn: unshakable

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Dissolute (adj).

A

Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint

Syn: dissipated, decadent

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Insoluble (adj).

A

1) impossible to solve or fix
2) unable to be dissolved
Syn: tough

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Lego & lectum

A

To select; to choose; to gather

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Diligent (adj).

A

Hard working and careful
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

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Recollect (v).

A

To remember; to recall

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Sacrilege (n).

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An act against a holy person or place
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence

17
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Haerere & haesum

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To attach, be fixed