Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/Hes
L.
“To attach, be fixed”
Ex: adherent, inherent, incoherent
Fus
L.
“To pour out”
Ex: diffuse, profuse, effusive
Solu/ Solv
L.
“Loosen, solve”
Ex: dissolute, resolute, insoluble
Leg
L.
“Select, choose, gather”
Ex: diligent,recollect, sacrilege
Adherent
N.
L.
A follower of a person or idea
Syn: disciple. Ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj.
L.
Not able to be understood
Syn: confused. Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj.
L.
Existing as a natural part
Syn: inborn
Diffuse
(1) Adj. L. Not concentrated or focused Syn: scattered. Ant: concentrated
(2) V. L. To spread out or distribute Syn: disperse. Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj.
L.
Overflowing with words or feelings
Syn: enthusiastic. Ant: restrained
Profuse
Adj.
L.
Plentiful, abundant
Syn: bounteous
Resolute
Adj.
L.
Determined, steadfast
Syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj.
L.
Devoted to sensual pleasure
Syn: dissipated
Insoluble
Adj.
L.
Impossible to be fixed; unable to be dissolved
Syn: tough
Diligent
Adj.
L.
Careful, hard-working
Syn: assiduous. Ant: lazy
Recollect
V.
L.
To remember, to recall