Unit 6 Flashcards

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HER/HES

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Latin “to attach, be fixed”

Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent

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Adherent

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N. A follower of a person or Idea
Root: Her
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. Not able to be understood.
Root: HER
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj. existing as a natural part.
Root: HER
Syn: Innate, unborn

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FUS

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Latin “to pour out”

Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse

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Diffuse

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1)Adj. not concentrated, or focused, wordy.
Root: FUS
Syn: scattered
Ant: concentrated
2)v. T spread out or distribute
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
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Effusive

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Adj. Overflowing with words, or feelings, gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restraint

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SOLU/SOLV

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Latin “to loosen, to solve”

Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj. Steadfast, determined
Root: Solu
Syn: unshakable

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Dissolute

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Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint.
Root: Solu
Syn: dissipated, decadent

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Insoluble

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1)Impossible to solve 2) not being able to be fixed.
Root: Solu
1) Syn: puzzling Ant: uncomplicated
2) Syn: toigh

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LEG

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Latin “to select, to choose, to gather “

Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj. Hard working and careful.
Root: leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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V. To remember , to recall

Root: leg

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Sacrilege

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N. An act against a holy person or place.
Root: leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence

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