Unit 6 Flashcards
HER/HES
Latin: “to attach, be fixed”
Adherent
N: A follower of a person or idea
Root: HER
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent
Incoherent
Adj: Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER
Syn: Confused
Ant: Clear
Inherent
Adj: Existing as a natural part
Root: HER
Syn: innate, inborn
FUS
Latin: “to pour out”
Diffuse
1)Adj: Not concentrated or focused; wordy
2)V: to spread out or distribute
Root: FUS
1)Syn: scattered Ant: concentrated
2)Ant: Disperse Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj: Overflowing with words or feeling; gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: Enthusiastic
Ant: Restrained
Profuse
Adj: Plentiful
Root: FUS
Syn: Bounteous
SOLU/SOLV
Latin: “to loosen, to solve”
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 solved
Root: SOLU
Syn: Tough
LEG
Latin: “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent
Adj: Hard-working and careful
Root: LEG
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V: to remember, to recall
Root: LEG