Unit Six Flashcards
HER/HER
Latin, “to attach, to fix”
Adherent
N. a follower of a person or idea. Syn: disciple ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj. not able to be understood. Syn: confused ant: clear
FUS
Latin, “to pour out”
Diffuse
Adj. not concentrated or focused. Syn. Disperse ant. Concentrate.
Effusive
Adj. overflowing with words or feelings. Syn. Enthusiastic ant. Restrained.
Profuse
Adj. plentiful. Syn. Bounteous
SOLU/SOLV
Latin, “to loosen, to solve”
Resolute
Adj. determined. Syn. Unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj. devoted to sensual pleasure. Syn. Dissipated; decadent.
Insoluble
Adj. (1) unable to be solved or fixed (2) unable to be dissolved. Syn (1). Puzzling. Ant (1). Uncomplicated. Syn (2). Tough
LEG
Latin, “to select, to choose, to gather”
Diligent
Adj. hardworking and careful. Syn. Assiduous ant. Lazy.
Recollect
V. To remember; to recall.
Sacrilege
N. to act against a holy person or place. Syn. Profanity ant. Reverence