Unit 6 Flashcards
HER / HES
Latin, means “to attach, to be fixed”
Adherent, incoherent, inherent
Adherent
Noun, a follower of a person or idea
Root: HER / HES
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Incoherent
adj., not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER/HES
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj., existing as a natural part
Root: HER/HES
Syn: innate, inborn
FUS
Latin, means “to pour out”
Defuse, effuse, profuse
Defuse
(1) Adj., not concentrated or focused; wordy
(2) Verb, to spread out or distribute
Root: FUS
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
Effuse
Adj., overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrain
Profuse
Adj., plentiful, abundant
Root: FUS
Syn: bounteous
SOLU/SOLV
Latin, means “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute, dissolute, insoluble
Resolute
Adj., determined; steadfast
Root: SOLU/SOLV
Syn: unshakable
Dissolute
Adj., devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restrain
Root: SOLU/SOLV
Syn: dissipated, decadent
Insoluble
Adj., (1) impossible to solve or fix/(2) unable to be dissolved
Root: SOLU/SOLV
Syn: tough
LEG
Latin, means “to select, to chose, 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
