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
What is the meaning of the word Sacrilege? What is its synonym and antonym?
An act against a holy person or place/ profanity/ reverence
