Vocabulary Unit 6 Flashcards
What is the meaning of the word Adherent? What is its synonym and antonym?
A follower of a person or idea/ disciple/ opponent
What is the meaning of the root HER/HES? And what is its origin?
To attach, be fixed/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Incoherent? What is its synonym and antonym?
Not able to be understood, nonsensical/ confused/ clear
What is the meaning of the word Inherent? What is its synonym and antonym?
Existing as a natural part/ innate, inborn
What is the meaning of the root FUS? And what is its origin?
To pour out/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Diffuse? What is its synonym and antonym?
Not concentrated or focused, wordy/ disperse/ concentrate
What is the meaning of the word Effusive? What is its synonym and antonym?
Overflowing with words or feelings, gushing/ enthusiastic/ restrained
What is the meaning of the word Profuse? What is its synonym and antonym?
Plentiful, abundant/ bounteous
What is the meaning of the root SOLU/SOLV? And what is its origin?
To loosen, to solve/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Resolute? What is its synonym and antonym?
Determined, steadfast/ unshakeable
What is the meaning of the word Dissolute? What is its synonym and antonym?
Devoted to sensual pleasure, lacking moral restraint/ dissipated, decadent
What is the meaning of the word Insoluble? What is its synonym and antonym?
Impossible to solve or fix, unable to be dissolved/ tough
What is the meaning of the root LEG? And what is its origin?
To select, to choose, to gather/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Diligent? What is its synonym and antonym?
Hard-working and careful/ assiduous/ lazy
What is the meaning of the word Recollect? What is its synonym and antonym?
To remember, to recall
