Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/hes

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Latin: to attach, be fixed

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Fus

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Latin: to pour out

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Solu/solv

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Latin: to loosen, to solve

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Leg

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Latin: to select, to choose, to gather

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Adherent

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n. A follower of a person or idea
Her/hes
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Her/hes
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent

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adj. Existing as a natural part
Her/hes
Syn: innate, inborn

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Diffuse

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adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy
Fus
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate

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Effusive

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adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

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Profuse

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adj. Plentiful; abundant
Fus
Syn: bounteous

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Resolute

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adj. Determined; steadfast
Solu/solv
Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Solu/solv
Syn: decadent, dissipated

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Insoluble

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adj. (1) Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved
Solu/solv
syn: puzzling ant: uncomplicated
Syn: tough

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Diligent

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adj. Hard-working and careful
Leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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v. To remember; to recall

Leg

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Sacrilege

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n. An act against a holy person or place
Leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence