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HER/HES

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Latin “to attach, be fixed”

Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent

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Adherent

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Noun
A follower of a person or idea
Latin "ad" - to
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent
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Incoherent

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Adj
Not able to be understood, non-sensical 
Latin "in" - not
Syn: Confused
Ant: Clear
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Inherent

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Adj
Existing as a natural part
Latin “in” - within
Syn: Innate, Inborn

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FUS

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Latin “to pour out”

Diffuse, Effuse, Profuse

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Diffuse

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Adj
Not concentrated or focused, wordy 
Latin "dis" - apart 
Syn: Scattered
Ant: Concentrated 
Verb
To spread out or distribute 
Syn: Dispurse
Ant: Concentrate
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Effuse

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Adj
Overflowing with words or feeling, gushing 
Latin "ex" - out of
Syn: Enthusiastic 
Ant: Restrained
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Profuse

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Adj
Plentiful, abundant
Latin “pro” - towards
Syn: Bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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Latin “to loosen, to solve”

Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj
Determined, steadfast
Latin “re” - again
Syn: Unshakable

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Dissolute

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Adj
Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint
Latin “dis” - apart
Syn: Dissipated, Decadent

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Insoluble

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Adj 
1- Impossible to solve or fix
Latin "in" - not
Syn: Puzzling
Ant: Uncomplicated

2- Unable to be dissolved
Latin “in” - not
Syn: Tough

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LEG

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Latin “to select, to choose, to gather”

Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj
Hard working and careful
Latin "dis" - apart 
Syn: Assiduous
Ant: Lazy
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Recollect

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Verb
To remember, to recall
Latin “re” - again

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Sacrilege

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Noun
An act against a holy person or place 
Latin "sacer" - holy 
Syn: Profanity 
Ant: Reverence

Latin/Greek Roots (17 decks)

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