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HER/HES

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Latin: Haerere, Haesum
To attach, fix
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent

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Adherent

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N.
A follower of a person or idea. 
Root: Her
Syn: Disciple  
Ant: Opponent
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Incoherent

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Adj.
Not able to be understood. 
Root: Her
Syn: Confused
Ant: Clear
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Inherent

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Adj.
Existing as a natural part.
Root: Her
Syn: Innate, Inborn

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FUS

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Latin: Fundere, Fusum
To pour out.
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse

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Diffuse

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Adj. 
Not concentrated or focused. 
Root: Fus
Syn: Disperse
Ant: Concentrate
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Effusive

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Adj.
Overflowing with words or feelings. 
Root: Fus
Syn: Enthusiastic 
Ant: Restrained
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Profuse

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Adj.
Plentiful.
Root: Fus
Syn: Bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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Latin: Solvere, Solutum
To loosed, to solve
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj.
Determined.
Root: Solu
Syn: Unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj.
Devoted to sensual pleasure.
Root: Solu
Syn: Dissipated, decadent

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Insoluble

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Adj.
Impossible to solve or fix.
Root: Solu
Syn: Tough

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LEG

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Latin: Lego, Lectum
To select, to choose, to gather
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj.
Hard working and careful.
Root: Leg
Syn: Assiduous
Ant: Lazy
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Recollect

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V.
To remember.
Root: Leg

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Sacrilege

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N.
An act against a holy person or place. 
Root: Leg 
Syn: Profanity 
Ant: Reverence