Unit Six Flashcards
Adherent
n. A follower of a person or idea.
Root: Her/Hes
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Incoherent
adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: Her/Hes
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
adj. Existing as a natural part.
Root: Her/Hes
Syn: innate, inborn
Ant: artificial
Diffuse
(1) adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy. (2) v. T spread out or distribute.
Root: Fus
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
Effusive
adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing.
Root: Fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
Profuse
adj. Plentiful; abundant.
Root: Fus
Syn: bounteous
Ant: arid
Resolute
adj. Determined; steadfast.
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn: unshakeable
Ant: undecided
Dissolute
adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn: dissipated; decadent
Ant: ecstatic
Insoluble
adj. (1) Impossible to solve or fix. (2) Unable to be dissolved.
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn: tough
Ant: weak
Diligent
adj. Hardworking and careful.
Root: Leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
v. To remember; to recall.
Root: Leg
Syn: remember
Ant: forget
Sacrilege
n. An act against a holy person or place.
Root: Leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reference
Her/Hes
Latin: “to attach, be fixed”
adherent, incoherent, inherent
Fus
Latin: “to pour out”
fuse, effusive, profuse
Solu/Solv
Latin: “to loosen, to solve”
resolute, dissolute, insoluble
