Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/Hes
Latin HAERERE, HAESUM “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent
Adherent
n. A follower of a person or idea
Root: Her/Hes
syn: disciple
ant: opponent
Incoherent
adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: Her/Hes
syn:confused
ant: clear
Inherent
adj. Existing as a natural part
Root: Her/Hes
syn:Innate, Inborn
Fus
Latin FUNDERE, FUSUM “to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse
Diffuse
adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy (2) v. to spread out or distribute
Root: Fus
syn: Disperse
ant: concentrate
Effusive
adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: Fus
syn: Enthusiastic
ant: restrained
Profuse
adj. Plentiful; abundant
Root: Fus
syn: bounteous
Solu/Solv
Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble
Resolute
adj. Determined; steadfast
Root: Solu/Solv
syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Root: Solu/Solv
syn: dissipated
Insoluble
adj. (1) Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved
Root: Solu/Solv
syn: puzzling, tough
ant: uncomplicated
Leg
Latin LEGO, LECTUM “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
