Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin haerere, haesum “to attach, be fixed”.
Adherent, incoherent, inherent.
Adherent
N. a follower of a person or idea.
Root: HER
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj. not able to be understood; nonsensical.
Root: HER
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj. existing as a natural part
Root: HER
Syn: innate, inborn
Ant:
FUS
Latin for fundere, fusum “to pour out”
Diffuse, effusive, profuse.
Diffuse
Adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy.
Root: FUS
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj. overflowing with words or feelings; gushing.
Root: FUS
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
Profuse
Adj. plentiful; abundant
Root: FUS
Syn: bounteous
Ant:
SOLU/ SOLV
Latin for solvere, solutum “to loosen, to solve”.
Resolute, dissolute, insoluble.
Resolute
Adj. determined; steadfast.
Root: SOLU
Syn: unshakable
Ant:
Dissolute
Adj. devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Root: SOLU
Syn: dissipated, decadent.
Ant:
Insoluble
Adj. 1. impossible to solve or fix… 2. unable to be dissolved.
Root: SOLU
Syn: tough
Ant:
LEG
Latin from Lego, lectum “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent, recollect, sacrilege.
Diligent
Adj. hard-working and careful.
Root: LEG
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. to remember, to recall.
Root: LEG
Syn:
Ant:
