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HER/HES

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To attach; be fixed
L.
Adherent, incoherent, inherent

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Adherent

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N.
A follower of a person or idea
L.
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
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Incoherent

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Adj. 
Not able to be understood; nonsensical 
L.
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
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Adherent

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

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FUS

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To pour out
L.
Diffuse, effusive, profuse

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Diffuse

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(1) Adj.
Not concentrated or focused; wordy
L.
Syn: scattered 
Ant: concentrated
(2) V.
To spread out or distribute
L.
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
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Effusive

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Adj.
Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
L.
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
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Profuse

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Adj.
Plentiful; abundant
L.
Syn: bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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To loosen; to solve
L.
Resolute, dissolute, insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj.
Determined; steadfast
L.
Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj.
Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
L.
Syn: dissipate, decadent

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Insoluble

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(1)Adj.
Impossible to solve or fix
L.
Syn: puzzling
Ant: uncomplicated
(2) adj.
Unable to dissolve
L.
Syn: tough
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LEG

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To choose, to select, to gather
L.
Diligent, recollect, sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj.
Hard-working and careful
L.
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
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Recollect

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V.
To remember; to recall
L.

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Sacrilege

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N.
An act against a holy person or place
L.
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence