Unit 6 Flashcards

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HER/HES

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Latin, Haerere, Haesum
Means “to attach, be fixed”

Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent

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Adherent

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N. a flower 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; nonsensical
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, inborn

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FUS

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Latin, Fundere, Fusum
Means “ to pour out”

Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse

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Diffuse

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1). Adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy op
2). V. To spread out or dispute
Root: FES
Syn: Scattered, disperse
Ant: Concentrated, concentrate

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Effusive

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Adj. overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: Enthusiastic
Ant: Restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. plentiful; abundant
Root: FUS
Syn: bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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Latin, Solvere, Solutum
Means “to loosen, to solve”

Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj. determined; steadfast
Root: SOLU
Syn: unshakeable

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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). Adj. impossible to solve or fix
2). Unable to be dissolved
Root: SOLU
Syn: Tough

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LEG

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Latin. Lego, Lectum
Means “to select, to chose, to gather”

Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj. hardworking 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