Unit 6 Flashcards
HER / HES
Latin: “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent, incoherent, inherent
Adherent
Noun. A follower 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: “to pour out”
Diffuse, effusive, profuse
Diffuse
Adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy Verb. To spread out or distribute Root: Fus 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: “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
Adj. Impossible to solve or fix Adj. Unable to be dissolved Root: Solu Syn: puzzling, tough Ant: uncomplicated
LEG
Latin: “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent, recollect, sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. Hard-working and careful
Root: Leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
Verb. To remember; to recall
Root: Leg
