Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/Hes

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Latin
Haerere, haesum
“To attach, to be fixed”

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Adherent

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N.
A follower of a person or idea.
Syn: disciple ant:opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj.
Not able to be understood, nonsensical.
Syn: confused ant: clear

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Inherent

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Adj.
Existing as a natural part
Syn: innate,inborn

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Fus

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Latin
Fundere, fusum.
“To pour out”

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Diffuse

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Adj.
Not concentrated or focused
Syn: scattered ant:concentrate

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Effusive

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Adj.
Overflowing with words or feelings.
Syn: enthusiastic ant: restrained

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Profuse

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Adj.
Plentiful, abundant
Syn: bounteous

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Solu/Solv

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Latin
Solvere, solutum.
“To loosen, to solve”

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Resolute

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Adj.
Determined, steadfast
Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj.
Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint.
Syn: dissipated , decadent

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Insoluble

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Adj.
Impossible to solve or fix
Syn: tough

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Leg

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Latin
Lego, lectum
“ to select, to choose, to gather”

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Diligent

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Adj.
Hard working and careful.
Syn: assiduous ant: lazy.

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Recollect

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verb

To remember, to recall

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Sacrilage

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noun
an act against something holy
syn: profanity ant:reverance