Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin: “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent
FUS
Latin: “to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse
SOLU/SOLV
Latin: “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble
LEG
Latin: “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege
Adherent
n. A follower of a person or idea.
Root: HER/HES
Synonym: Disciple
Antonym: Opponent
Incoherent
adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER/HES
Synonym: Confused
Antonym: Clear
Inherent
adj. Existing as a natural part.
Root: HER/HES
Synonym: Innate, Inborn
Diffuse
adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy
Root: FUS
Synonym: Scattered
Antonym: Concentrated
Effusive
adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: FUS
Synonym: Enthusiastic
Antonym: Restrained
Profuse
adj. Plentiful; abundant.
Root: FUS
Synonym: Bounteous
Resolute
adj. Determined; steadfast.
Root: SOLU/SOLV
Synonym: Unshakeable
Dissolute
adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Root: SOLU/SOLV
Synonym: Dissipated; Decadent
Insoluble
adj. Impossible to solve or fix. Unable to be dissolved.
Root: SOLU/SOLV
Synonym: Tough
Diligent
adj. Hard-working and careful.
Root: LEG
Synonym: Assiduous
Antonym: Lazy
Recollect
v. To remember; to recall.
Root: LEG
