Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin: Haerere, Haesum means “to attathced, be fixed”
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent
Adherent
N. A follower of a person or a idea.
Root: Her
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent
Incoherent
Adj. Not able to be understood; nonsencial.
Root: Her
Syn: Confused
Ant: Clear
Inherent
Adj. Existing as a natural part.
Root: Her
Syn: Innate, inborn
Ant:
FUS
Latin: Fundere, Fusum means “to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse
Diffuse
Adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy./V. To spread out or distribute.
Root: Fus
Syn: Scattered; Disperse
Ant: Concentrate; 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: Solvere, Solutum means “to loosen; to solve”
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble
Resolute
Adj. Determined; steadfast.
Root: Sol
Syn: Unshakeable
Ant:
Dissolute
Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Root: Sol
Syn: Dissipated, decadent
Ant:
Insoluble
Adj. Impossible to solve or fix; unable to be dissolved.
Root: Sol
Syn: Puzzling; Tough
Ant: ; Uncomplicated
LEG
Latin: Lego, Lectum means “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: