Unit 6

Question 1

HER/HES

Answer 1

Latin: Haerere, Haesum, “to attach, be fixed”

1. Adherent, 2. Incoherent, 3. Inherent

Question 2

1. Adherent

Answer 2

Noun, A follower of a person or idea.
Root: HER
Synonym: Disciple
Antonym: Opponent

Question 3

2. Coherent

Answer 3

Adjective, Not able to be understood; nonsensical.
Root: HER
Synonym: Confused
Antonym: Clear

Question 4

3. Inherent

Answer 4

Adjective, Existing as a natural part.
Root: HER
Synonym: Innate, Inborn

Question 5

FUS

Answer 5

Latin: Fundere, Fusum, “to pour out”.

1. Diffuse, 2. Effusive, 3. Profuse

Question 6

1. Diffuse

Answer 6

Adjective, Not concentrated or focused; wordy.
Root: FUS
Synonym: Disperse
Antonym: Concentrate

Question 7

2. Effusive

Answer 7

Adjective, Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing.
Root: FUS
Synonym: Enthusiastic
Antonym: Restrained

Question 8

3. Profuse

Answer 8

Adjective, Plentiful; abundant.
Root: FUS
Synonym: Profuse
Antonym: Bounteous

Question 9

SOLU/SOLV

Answer 9

Latin: Solvere, Solutum, “to loosen, to solve”

1. Resolute, 2. Dissolute, 3. Insoluble

Question 10

1. Resolute

Answer 10

Adjective, Determined; steadfast.
Root: SOLU
Synonym: Unshakeable

Question 11

2. Dissolute

Answer 11

Adjective, Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restrain.
Root: SOLU
Synonym: Dissipated, Decadent

Question 12

3. Insoluble

Answer 12

Adjective, 1. Impossible to solve or fix. 2. Unable to be dissolved.
Root: SOLU
Synonym: 1. Puzzling, 2. Tough
Antonym: 1. Uncomplicated

Question 13

LEG

Answer 13

Latin: Lego, Lectum, “to select, to choose, to gather”.

1. Diligent, 2. Recollect, 3. Sacrilege

Question 14

1. Diligent

Answer 14

Adjective, Hard-working and careful.
Root: LEG
Synonym: Assiduous
Antonym: Lazy

Question 15

2. Recollect

Answer 15

Verb, To remember; to recall.

Root: LEG

Question 16

3. Sacrilege

Answer 16

Noun, An act against a holy person or place.
Root: LEG
Synonym: Profanity
Antonym: Reverence