Unit 6 Flashcards
Adherent
N. A follower of a person or idea
Pilar was an adherent of the Baptist faith until about five years ago, when she converted to Catholicism.
Syn: disciple Ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
The mayor’s incoherent speech about financial responsibility confused the audience
Syn: confused Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj. Existing as a natural part
In human beings, the desire to build and create is inherent.
Syn: innate; inborn
Diffuse
1) Adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy
2) V. To spread out or distribute
1) You can tighten up a diffuse essay by removing off-topic sentences.
Syn: scattered Ant: concentrated
2) The chemist noticed that the colored oil had diffused through the water in the glass.
Syn: disperse Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
The volunteers, young and effusive, all seemed to speak at once.
Syn: enthusiastic Ant: restrained
Profuse
Adj. Plentiful; abundant
The reviewer’s praise for the young actor was profuse.
Syn: bounteous
Resolute
Adj. Determined; steadfast
The firemen faced the disaster with resolute courage
Syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Neil’s father disapproved of Neil’s dissolute, party-centered lifestyle.
Syn: dissipated; decadent
Insoluble
Adj. 1) Impossible to solve or fix,2) Unable to be dissolved
1) The company’s financial problems were difficult, but not insoluble.
Syn: puzzling Ant: uncomplicated
2) Because the fibers on the insoluble in water, they take a long time to break down.
Syn: tough
Diligent
Adj. Hard-working and careful
If you are diligent in your studies, you’ll learn a lot and get good grades.
Syn: assiduous Ant: lazy
Recollect
V. To remember; to recall
The witness could not recollect seeing anything unusual on the day of the crime.
Sacrilege
N. Act against a holy person or place
Many people considered the theft of the church funds not just a crime, but a sacrilege.
Syn: profanity Ant; reverence
