Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
“to attach, be fixed” adherent, incoherent, inherent
Adherant
n. a follower of a person or idea, syn: disciple ant: opponent
Incoherant
adj. not able to be understood, nonsensical, syn: confused ant: clear
Inherant
adj. existing as a natural part, syn: innate, inborn
Fus
“to pour out” diffuse, effusive, profuse
Diffuse
(1) adj. not concentrated of focused; wordy (2) v. to spread out or distribute, syn: scattered, disperse ant: concentrated, concentrate
Effusive
adj. overflowing with words or feelings; gushing, syn: enthusiastic ant: restrained
profuse
adj. plentiful; abundant, syn: bounteous
SOLU/SOLV
“to loosen, to solve” resolute, dissolute, insoluble
Resolute
adj. determined; steadfast, syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
adj. devoted, sensual to pleasure; lacking moral restraint syn: dissipated, decadent
Insoluble
adj. (1) unable to be solved or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved, syn: puzzling, tough ant: uncomplicated
LEG
“to select, to choose, to gather” diligent, recollect, sacrilege
Diligent
adj. hard working and careful, syn: assiduous ant: lazy
Recollect
v. to remember; to recall