Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/hes

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Latin HAERERE, HAESUM “to attach, be fixed”

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Adherent

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A follower of a person or idea
L.
syn: disciple
ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
L.
syn: confused
ant: clear

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Inherent

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adj. Existing as a natural part
L.
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
L.
syn: enthusiastic
ant: restrained

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Profuse

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adj. Plentiful; abundant
L.
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 L.

syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
L.
syn: dissipated; decadent

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Dissolute

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adj. Impossible to solve or fix ;Unable to be dissolved

syn: dissipated; decadent

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Insoluble

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adj. Impossible to solve or fix ;Unable to be dissolved
Latin
syn: tough

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Leg

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From Latin LEGO, LECTUM “to select, to choose, to gather”

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Diligent

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adj. Hard-working and careful
L.
syn: assiduous
ant: lazy

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Recollect

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v. To remember; to recall

Latin

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Sacrilege

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n. An act against a holy person or place
syn: profanity
ant: reverence