Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/hes

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Latin- to attach, be fixed

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Adherent

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N. follower of a person or idea
Syn- disciple
Ant- opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. not able to be understood; nonsensical
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj. existing as a natural part

Syn: innate, inborn

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Fus

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Latin- to pour out

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Diffuse

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1- adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy
2- v. To spread out or distribute
Syn: scattered
Ant: concentrate

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Effusive

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Adj. overflowing with words of feelings; gushing
Syn- enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. plentiful, abundant

Syn: bounteous

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Solu/solv

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Latin- to loosen, to solve

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Resolute

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Adj. determined, steadfast

Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj. devoted to a sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint

Syn: dissipant, decadent

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Insoluble

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1- adj. impossible to be solved or mixed
2- unable to be dissolved
Syn: puzzling
Ant: uncomplicated

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Leg

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Latin- to select, to choose, to gather

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Diligent

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Adj. hard working and careful
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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V. To remember, to recall

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Sacrilege

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N. an act against a holy person or place
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence