unit 6 Flashcards
her/hes
latin. “to attach, be fixed
- adherent, incoherent, inherent
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: inmate, inborn
fus
latin, “to pour out”
- diffuse, effusive, profuse
diffuse
adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy
root: fus
syn: scattered
ant: concentrated
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 “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, decaded
insoluble
adj. impossible to solve or fix; unable to be dissolved
root: solu
syn: puzzling, tough
ant: uncomplicated
leg
latin “ to choose, to gather, to select”
- diligent, recollect, sacrilege
diligent
adj. hard-working and careful
root: leg
syn: assiduous
ant: lazy
recollect
v. to remember; to recall
root: leg
