Unit 6 Flashcards

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Her/Hes

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Latin. To attach, to be fixed.

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Adherent

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Noun. A follower of a person or idea.
Root: Her
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. Not able to be understood.
Root: Her
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

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Inherent

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

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Fus

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Latin. To pour out.

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Diffuse

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Adj. Not concentrated or focused, wordy.
Root: fus
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate

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Effusive

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Adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing.
Root: Fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. Plentiful; abundant.
Root: fus
Syn: bounteous
Ant:

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Solu/Solv

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Latin. To loosen, to solve.

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Resolute

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Adj. Determined; steadfast.
Root: solu
Syn: unshakeable
Ant:

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Dissolute

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

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Insoluble

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Adj. impossible to solve or fix; unable to be dissolved.
Root: solu
Syn: tough
Ant.

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Leg

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Latin. To select, to choose, to gather.

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Diligent

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Adj. Hard-working and careful.
Root: leg
Syn: assidious
Ant: lazy

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Recollect

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Verb. To remember, to call.
Root: leg
Syn:
Ant:

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Sacrilege

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Noun. An act against a holy person or pain.
Root: leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence