Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin, Haerere, Haesum
Means “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent
Adherent
N. a flower of a person or idea
Root: HER
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent
Incoherent
Adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER
Syn: Confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj. existing as a natural part
Root: HER
Syn: innate, inborn
FUS
Latin, Fundere, Fusum
Means “ to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse
Diffuse
1). Adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy op
2). V. To spread out or dispute
Root: FES
Syn: Scattered, disperse
Ant: Concentrated, 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
Means “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble
Resolute
Adj. determined; steadfast
Root: SOLU
Syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj. devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Root: SOLU
Syn: Dissipated, decadent
Insoluble
1). Adj. impossible to solve or fix
2). Unable to be dissolved
Root: SOLU
Syn: Tough
LEG
Latin. Lego, Lectum
Means “to select, to chose, to gather”
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. hardworking and careful
Root: LEG
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. To remember; to recall
Root: LEG