Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/hes
Latin HAERERE, HAESUM “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent
A follower of a person or idea
L.
syn: disciple
ant: opponent
Incoherent
adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
L.
syn: confused
ant: clear
Inherent
adj. Existing as a natural part
L.
syn: innate, inborn
Fus
Latin FUNDERE, FUSUM “to pour out”
Diffuse
adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy
syn: scattered
ant: concentrated
Effusive
adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
L.
syn: enthusiastic
ant: restrained
Profuse
adj. Plentiful; abundant
L.
syn: bounteous
Solu/solv
Latin SOLVERE, SOLUTUM “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute
adj. Determined; steadfast L.
syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
L.
syn: dissipated; decadent
Dissolute
adj. Impossible to solve or fix ;Unable to be dissolved
syn: dissipated; decadent
Insoluble
adj. Impossible to solve or fix ;Unable to be dissolved
Latin
syn: tough
Leg
From Latin LEGO, LECTUM “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent
adj. Hard-working and careful
L.
syn: assiduous
ant: lazy