Unit 6

Question 1

HER/HES

Answer 1

Latin “ to attach, be fixed”

Adherent, incoherent, inherent

Question 2

Adherent

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Incoherent

Answer 3

Adjective. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

Question 4

Inherent

Answer 4

Adjective. Existing as a natural part
Root: HER
Syn: innate, inborn

Question 5

FUS

Answer 5

Latin. “To pour out”

Diffuse, effusive, profuse

Question 6

Diffusive

Answer 6

(1) adjective. Not concentrated or focused; word
Syn: scattered
Ant: Concentrate
(2) verb. To spread out or distribute
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrated

Question 7

Effusive

Answer 7

Adjective. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

Question 8

Profuse

Answer 8

Adjective. Plentiful, abundant
Root: FUS
Syn: bounteous

Question 9

SOLU/ SOLV

Answer 9

Latin “ to loosen, to solve”

Resolute, dissolute, insoluble

Question 10

Resolute

Answer 10

Adj. Determined, steadfast
Root: SOLU
Syn: Unshakable

Question 11

Dissolute

Answer 11

Adjective. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking a moral restraint
Root: SOLV
Syn: dissipated, decadent

Question 12

Insoluble

Answer 12

Adj. (1) impossible to solve or fix
        (2) Unable to be dissolved
Root: SOLU
Syn: (1) puzzling (2) tough
Ant: (1) uncomplicated

Question 13

LEG

Answer 13

Latin “ to select, to choose, to gather”

Diligent, recollect, sacrilege,

Question 14

Diligent

Answer 14

Adj. hard working and careful
Root: LEG
Syn: assiduous
Ant: Lazy

Question 15

Recollect

Answer 15

V. To remember, to recall

Root: LEG

Question 16

Sacrilege

Answer 16

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