Unit 6 Flashcards

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HER/HES

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Latin. Haerere,Haesum

“to attach,to be fixed”

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Adherent

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Noun.a follower of a person or idea
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. not able to be understood;nonsensical
Syn:confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj. existing as a natural part.

Syn: innate;inborn

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FUS

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Latin. Fundere, Fusum

“to pour out”

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Diffuse

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Adj.not concentrated or focused; wordy
Syn: scattered
Ant: concentrated

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Effusive

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Adj: overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant:restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. plentiful; abundant

Syn: bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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Latin.solvere, solutum

“to loosen, to solve”

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Resolute

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Adj. determined, steadfast

Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure;

Syn: dissipated; decadent

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Insoluble

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Adj. unable to be solved or fixed.
Syn: puzzling
Ant: uncomplicated

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LEG

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Latin. Lego, lectum

“to choose, to gather”

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Diligent

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Adj. hard working and careful
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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Verb. To remember, to recall

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Sacrilege

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Noun.an act against a holy person or place
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence