Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/Hes
Latin
Haerere, haesum
“To attach, to be fixed”
Adherent
N.
A follower of a person or idea.
Syn: disciple ant:opponent
Incoherent
Adj.
Not able to be understood, nonsensical.
Syn: confused ant: clear
Inherent
Adj.
Existing as a natural part
Syn: innate,inborn
Fus
Latin
Fundere, fusum.
“To pour out”
Diffuse
Adj.
Not concentrated or focused
Syn: scattered ant:concentrate
Effusive
Adj.
Overflowing with words or feelings.
Syn: enthusiastic ant: restrained
Profuse
Adj.
Plentiful, abundant
Syn: bounteous
Solu/Solv
Latin
Solvere, solutum.
“To loosen, to solve”
Resolute
Adj.
Determined, steadfast
Syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj.
Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint.
Syn: dissipated , decadent
Insoluble
Adj.
Impossible to solve or fix
Syn: tough
Leg
Latin
Lego, lectum
“ to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent
Adj.
Hard working and careful.
Syn: assiduous ant: lazy.
Recollect
verb
To remember, to recall