Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards

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HER/HES (root)

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Latin; “to attach, be fixed”

Words: adherent, incoherent, inherent

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adherent

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n. A follower of a person or idea (her)
Synonym: disciple
Antonym: opponent

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incoherent

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adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical (her)
Synonym: confused
Antonym: clear

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Inherent

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adj. Existing as a natural part (her)

Synonym: innate, inborn

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FUS (root)

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Latin; “to pour out”

Words: diffusive, effusive, profuse

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diffuse

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adj. Not concentrated focused; wordy (fus)
Synonym: scattered 
Antonym: concentrated 
v. To spread out or distribute 
Synonym: disperse 
antonym: concentrate
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effusive

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adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing (fus)
Synonym: enthusiastic
Antonym: restrained

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profuse

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adj. Plentiful; abundant

Synonym: bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV (root)

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Latin; “to loosen, to solve”

Words: resolute, dissolute, insoluble

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resolute

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adj. Determined; steadfast (solu)

Synonym: unshakable

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dissolute

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adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint (solu)
Synonym: dissipated; decadent

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insoluble

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adj. Impossible to solve or fix (solu)
Synonym: puzzling
Antonym: uncomplicated 
adj. Unable to be dissolved 
Synonym: tough
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LEG (root)

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Latin; “to select, to choose, to gather”

Words: diligent, recollect, sacrilege,

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diligent

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adj. Hard-working and careful (leg)
Synonym: assiduous
Antonym: lazy

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recollect

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v. To remember; to recall (leg)

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sacrilege

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n. An act against a holy person or place
Synonym: profanity
Antonym: reverence