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He/His

A

To attach, be fixed.

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Adherent

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A follower of a person or idea. 
Noun 
Latin
synonym: disciple
Antonym: opponent
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Incoherent

A 
Not able to be understood.
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: confused
Antonym: clear
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Inherent

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Existing as a natural part.
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: innate, inborn

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Fus

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Latin

to pour out

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Diffuse

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Adj. Not concentrated/focused.
Verb To spread out or distribute.
Latin
Synonym: adj.  Scattered
Antonym:  adj.  Concentrated 
Synonym: verb. Disperse 
Antonym:  verb. concentrate
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Effusive

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Overflowing with words or feelings. 
Adj. 
Latin 
Synonym: Enthusiastic
Antonym: restrained
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Profuse

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Plentiful, abundant
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: Bounteous

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Solu/Solv

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Latin

To loosen, to solve

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Resolute

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Determined; steadfast
Latin
Synonym: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: Dissipated; decadent

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Insoluble

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  1. Impossible to solve or fix.
  2. Unable to be dissolved
    Adj.
    Latin
  3. Synonym: Puzzling
    Antonym: uncomplicated
  4. Synonym: tough
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Leg

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Latin

To select, to choose, to gather.

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Diligent

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Hard working and careful 
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: assiduous 
Antonym: lazy
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Recollect

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To remember; to recall
Verb
Latin

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Sacrilege

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An act against a holy person or place.
Noun 
Latin 
Synonym: profanity
Antonym: reverence

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