Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/hes
Latin: to attach, be fixed
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, not clear
Root: her
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj. existing as a natural part
Root: her
Syn: innate, inborn
Fus
Latin: to pour out
Root: diffuse, effusive, profuse
Diffuse
Adj. not concentrated or focused, wordy Root: fus Syn: scattered Ant: concentrated Syn:disperse Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj. over flowing with words, gushing
Root: fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
Profuse
Adj. plentiful, abundant
Root: fus
Syn: bounteous
Solu/ solv
Latin: 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. 1) impossible, to solve or fix. 2) unable to be dissolved
Root: solu
Syn: 1) puzzling 2) tough
Ant: uncomplicated
Leg
Latin: 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