Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/Hes
Latin: Haerere, Haesum “to attach, be attached”
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent
Adherent
N. 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: Fundere, Fusum “to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse
Diffuse
Adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy / V. To spread out or distribute
Root: Fus
Syn: scattered / disperse
Ant: concentrate / concentrated
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 “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 / unable to be dissolved
Root: Solu
Syn: puzzling / tough
Ant: uncomplicated
Leg
Latin: Lego, Lectum “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. Hard-working and careful
Root: Leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. To remember; to recall
Root: Leg
