Vocabulary From Latin & Greek Roots - Unit 6

Question 0

Adherent

Answer 0

HER
Noun
A follower of a person or idea.
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent

Question 1

HER/HES

Answer 1

To attach, be fixed.

Question 2

Incoherent

Answer 2

HER
Adjective
Not able to be understood; nonsensical.
Syn: confused
Ant: clear

Question 3

Inherent

Answer 3

HER
Adjective
Existing as a natural part.
Syn: innate, inborn

Question 4

FUS

Answer 4

To pour out.

Question 5

Diffuse

Answer 5

FUS
1. (Adjective) Not concentrated or focused; wordy.
Syn: scattered, Ant: concentrated
2. (Verb) To spread out or distribute.
Syn: disperse, Ant: concentrate

Question 6

Effusive

Answer 6

FUS
Adjective
Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing.
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained

Question 7

Profuse

Answer 7

FUS
Adjective
Plentiful, abundant.
Syn: bounteous

Question 8

SOLU/SOLV

Answer 8

To loosen, to solve.

Question 9

Resolute

Answer 9

SOLU
Adjective
Determined; steadfast.
Syn: unshakeable

Question 10

Dissolute

Answer 10

SOLU
Adjective
Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Syn: dissipated, decadent

Question 11

Insoluble

Answer 11

SOLU
Adjective
1. Impossible to solve or fix.
Syn: puzzling; Ant: uncomplicated 
2. Unable to be dissolved.
Syn: tough

Question 12

LEG

Answer 12

To select, to choose, to gather

Question 13

Diligent

Answer 13

LEG
Adjective
Hard-working and careful.
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

Question 14

Recollect

Answer 14

LEG
Verb
To remember; to recall.

Question 15

Sacrilege

Answer 15

LEG
Noun
An act against a holy person or place.
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence