Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin means “to attached, be fixed”
Adherent, incoherent, inherent
Adherent
N. a follower of a person or idea
Root: HER
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj. unable to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj. existing as a natural part
Root: HER
Syn: innate, inborn
FUS
Latin means “to pour out”
Diffuse, Effusive, Porfuse
Diffuse
(1) adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy
(2) v. To spread out or disperse
Root: FUS
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj. overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
Profuse
Adj. plentiful; abundant
Root: FUS
Syn: bounteous
SOLU/SOLV
Latin means “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
(1) adj. impossible to solve or fix (2) unable to be dissolved
Root: SOLV
Syn: tough
LEG
Latin means “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. hardworking and careful
Root: LEG
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. To remember; to recall
Root: LEG
