Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards
HER/HES (root)
Latin; “to attach, be fixed”
Words: adherent, incoherent, inherent
adherent
n. A follower of a person or idea (her)
Synonym: disciple
Antonym: opponent
incoherent
adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical (her)
Synonym: confused
Antonym: clear
Inherent
adj. Existing as a natural part (her)
Synonym: innate, inborn
FUS (root)
Latin; “to pour out”
Words: diffusive, effusive, profuse
diffuse
adj. Not concentrated focused; wordy (fus) Synonym: scattered Antonym: concentrated v. To spread out or distribute Synonym: disperse antonym: concentrate
effusive
adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing (fus)
Synonym: enthusiastic
Antonym: restrained
profuse
adj. Plentiful; abundant
Synonym: bounteous
SOLU/SOLV (root)
Latin; “to loosen, to solve”
Words: resolute, dissolute, insoluble
resolute
adj. Determined; steadfast (solu)
Synonym: unshakable
dissolute
adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint (solu)
Synonym: dissipated; decadent
insoluble
adj. Impossible to solve or fix (solu) Synonym: puzzling Antonym: uncomplicated adj. Unable to be dissolved Synonym: tough
LEG (root)
Latin; “to select, to choose, to gather”
Words: diligent, recollect, sacrilege,
diligent
adj. Hard-working and careful (leg)
Synonym: assiduous
Antonym: lazy
recollect
v. To remember; to recall (leg)