Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/hes

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Latin: to attach, be fixed

Adherent, incoherent, inherent

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Adherent

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N.a follower of a person or idea
Root: her
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. not able to be understood, not clear
Root: her
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj. existing as a natural part
Root: her
Syn: innate, inborn

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Fus

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Latin: to pour out
Root: diffuse, effusive, profuse

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Diffuse

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Adj. not concentrated or focused, wordy
Root: fus
Syn: scattered 
Ant: concentrated 
Syn:disperse
Ant: concentrate
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Effusive

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Adj. over flowing with words, gushing
Root: fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. plentiful, abundant
Root: fus
Syn: bounteous

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Solu/ solv

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Latin: to loosen, to solve

Resolute, dissolute, insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj. determined; steadfast
Root: solu
Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj. devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint
Root: solu
Syn: dissipated,decadent

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Insoluble

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Adj. 1) impossible, to solve or fix. 2) unable to be dissolved
Root: solu
Syn: 1) puzzling 2) tough
Ant: uncomplicated

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Leg

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Latin: to select, to choose, to gather

Diligent, recollect, sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj. hard-working and careful
Root: leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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V. To remember, to recall

Root: leg

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Sacrilege

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N. an act against a holy person or place
Root: leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence