Unit 6 Flashcards
N. a follower of a person or idea
Root: her, hes
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Adherent
Latin To attach, be fixed
Adherent, incoherent, inherent
Her/hes
Adj. unable to be understood; nonsensical
Root: her/hes
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Incoherent
Adj. existing as a natural part
Root: her/hes
Syn: innate, inborn
Inherent
To pour out
Diffuse, effusive, profuse
Fus
(1) adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy Root: fus Syn: scattered Ant: concentrated (2) v. To spread out or distribute Syn: disperse Ant: concentrate
Diffuse
Adj. overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
Effusive
Adj. plentiful; abundant
Root: fus
Syn: bounteous
Profuse
To loosen, to solve
Resolute, dissolute, insoluble
Solu/solv
Adj. determined; steadfast
Root: solu/solv
Syn: unshakeable
Resolute
Adj. devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Root: solu/solv
Syn: dissipated; decadent
Dissolute
(1) impossible to solve or fix (2) unable to be dissolved
Root: solu/solv
Syn: puzzling; tough
Ant: uncomplicated
Insoluble
Latin. To select, to choose, to gather
Diligent, recollect, sacrilege
Leg
Adj. hard-working and careful
Root: leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Diligent
V. To remember; to recall
Root: leg
Recollect
