Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/Hes

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L.
“To attach, be fixed”

Ex: adherent, inherent, incoherent

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Fus

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L.
“To pour out”

Ex: diffuse, profuse, effusive

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Solu/ Solv

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L.
“Loosen, solve”

Ex: dissolute, resolute, insoluble

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Leg

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L.
“Select, choose, gather”

Ex: diligent,recollect, sacrilege

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Adherent

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N.
L.
A follower of a person or idea

Syn: disciple. Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj.
L.
Not able to be understood

Syn: confused. Ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj.
L.
Existing as a natural part

Syn: inborn

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Diffuse

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(1)
Adj.
L.
Not concentrated or focused
Syn: scattered.         Ant: concentrated
(2)
V.
L.
To spread out or distribute
Syn: disperse.           Ant: concentrate
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Effusive

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Adj.
L.
Overflowing with words or feelings

Syn: enthusiastic. Ant: restrained

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Profuse

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Adj.
L.
Plentiful, abundant

Syn: bounteous

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Resolute

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Adj.
L.
Determined, steadfast

Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj.
L.
Devoted to sensual pleasure

Syn: dissipated

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Insoluble

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Adj.
L.
Impossible to be fixed; unable to be dissolved

Syn: tough

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Diligent

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Adj.
L.
Careful, hard-working

Syn: assiduous. Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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V.
L.
To remember, to recall

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Sacrilege

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N.
L.
An act against a holy person or place

Syn: profanity. Ant: reverence