Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/hes
Latin: Haerere, haesum “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: innate, inborn
Fus
Latin: fundere, fusum “to pour out”
Diffuse, effusive, profuse
Diffuse
(1)adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy (2)v. To spread out or distribute
Root: fus
Syn: (1) scattered (2) disperse
Ant: (1)concentrated (2) concentrate
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: solvere, solutum “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, decadent
Insoluble
Adj. (1) impossible to solve or fix (2) unable to be dissolved
Root: solu
Syn: (1) puzzling (2) tough
Ant: uncomplicated
Leg
Latin: Lego, lectum “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent, recollect, sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. hard-working and careful
Root: leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. To remember; to recall
Root: leg
