Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent
Adherent
N. A follower of a person or Idea
Root: Her
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj. Not able to be understood.
Root: HER
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj. existing as a natural part.
Root: HER
Syn: Innate, unborn
FUS
Latin “to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse
Diffuse
1)Adj. not concentrated, or focused, wordy. Root: FUS Syn: scattered Ant: concentrated 2)v. T spread out or distribute Syn: disperse Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj. Overflowing with words, or feelings, gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restraint
SOLU/SOLV
Latin “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble
Resolute
Adj. Steadfast, determined
Root: Solu
Syn: unshakable
Dissolute
Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint.
Root: Solu
Syn: dissipated, decadent
Insoluble
1)Impossible to solve 2) not being able to be fixed.
Root: Solu
1) Syn: puzzling Ant: uncomplicated
2) Syn: toigh
LEG
Latin “to select, to choose, to gather “
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. Hard working and careful.
Root: leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. To remember , to recall
Root: leg
Sacrilege
N. An act against a holy person or place.
Root: leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence