Vocab 6 Flashcards by steven santos | Brainscape

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HER/HES

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Latin “to attach, be fixed”

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ADHERENT

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A follower of a person or idea

syn: disciple ant: opponent

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INCOHERENT

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Not able to be understood; nonsensical

syn: confused ant: clear

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INHERENT

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Existing as a natural part

syn: innate, inborn

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FUS

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“to pour out”

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DIFFUSE

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not concentrated or focused; wordy

syn: disperse ant: concentrate

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EFFUSIVE

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Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing

syn: enthusiastic ant: restrained

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PROFUSE

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Plentiful; abundant

syn: bounteous

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SOLU/SOLV

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“to loosen, to solve”

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RESOLUTE

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Determined; steadfast

syn: unshakeable

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DISSOLUTE

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Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint

syn: dissipated; decadent

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INSOLUBLE

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Impossible to solve or fix (2) Unable to be dissolved

syn: tough

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LEG

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“to select, to choose, to gather”

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DILIGENT

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Hard-working and careful

syn: assiduous ant: lazy

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RECOLLECT

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To remember; to recall

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SACRILEGE

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An act against a holy person or place

syn: profanity ant: reverence