Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/Hes

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Def.: to attach, be fixed
Root: Latin
Ex.: Adherent, incoherent, inherent

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Adherent

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PoS: noun
Def.: a follower of a person or idea
Root: Her/Hes
Syn.: disciple
Ant.: opponent
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Incoherent

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PoS: adjective
Def.: not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: Her/Hes
Syn.: confused
Ant.: clear
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Inherent

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PoS: adjective
Def.: existing as a natural part
Root: Her/Hes
Syn.: innate, inborn
Ant.: none
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Fus

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Def.: to pour out
Root: Latin
Ex.: diffuse, effusive, profusive

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Diffuse (1)

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PoS: Adjective
Def.: not concentrated or focused; wordy
Root: Fus
Syn.: scattered
Ant.: concentrated
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Diffuse (2)

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PoS: verb
Def.: to spread out or distribute
Root: Fus
Syn.: disperse
Ant.: concentrate
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Effusive

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PoS: adjective
Def.: overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: Fus
Syn.: enthusiastic
Ant.: restrained
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Profuse

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PoS: adjective
Def.: plentiful; abundant
Root: Fus
Syn.: bounteous
Ant.: none
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Solu/Solv

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Def.: to loosen, to solve
Root: Latin
Ex.: Resolute, dissolute, insoluble

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Resolute

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PoS: adjective
Def.: determined; steadfast
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn.: unshakeable
Ant.: none
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Dissolute

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PoS: adjective
Def.: devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn.: dissipated; decadent
Ant.: none
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Insoluble

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PoS: adjective
Def.: (1)Impossible to solve or fix (2)Unable to be dissolved
Root: Solv/Solu
Syn.: (1)puzzling (2)tough
Ant.: (1)uncomplicated
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Leg

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Def.: to select, to choose, to gather
Root: Latin
Ex.: Diligent, recollect, sacrilege

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Diligent

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PoS: adjective
Def.: hard-working and careful
Root: Leg
Syn.: assiduous
Ant.: lazy
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Recollect

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PoS: verb
Def.: to remember; to recall
Root: Leg
Syn.: none
Ant.: none
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Sacrilege

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PoS: noun
Def.: an act against a holy person or place
Root: Leg
Syn.: profanity
Ant.: reverence