Unit 6 Flashcards

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HER/HES

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to attach, be fixed

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adherent

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(n.) a follower of a person or idea

synonym: disciple
antonym: opponent

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incoherent

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(adj.) not able to be understood, nonsensical

synonym: confused
antonym: clear

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inherent

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(adj. ) existing as a natural part

synonym: innate, inborn

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FUS

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to pour out

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diffuse

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(1) (adj.) not concentrated or focused, wordy
synonym: scattered
antonym: concentrated

(2) (v.) to spread out or distribute
synonym: disperse
antonym: concentrate

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effusive

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(adj.) overflowing with words or feelings, gushing

synonym: enthusiastic
antonym: restrained

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profuse

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(adj. ) plentiful, abundant

synonym: bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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to loosen, to solve

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resolute

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(adj. ) determined, steadfast

synonym: unshakable

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disolute

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(adj. ) devoted sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint

synonym: dissipated, decadent

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insoluble

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(1) (adj.) impossible to solve or fix
synonym: puzzling
antonym: uncomplicated

(2) (adj.) unable to be dissolved
synonym: tough

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LEG

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to select, to choose, to gather

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diligent

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(adj.) hard-working and careful

synonym: assiduous
antonym: lazy

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recollect

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(v.) to remember, to recall

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sacrilege

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(n. ) an act against a holy person or place
synonym: profanity
antonym: reverence