Unit 6 Flashcards
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Her/Hes
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Def.: to attach, be fixed
Root: Latin
Ex.: Adherent, incoherent, inherent
2
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Adherent
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PoS: noun Def.: a follower of a person or idea Root: Her/Hes Syn.: disciple Ant.: opponent
3
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Incoherent
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PoS: adjective Def.: not able to be understood; nonsensical Root: Her/Hes Syn.: confused Ant.: clear
4
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Inherent
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PoS: adjective Def.: existing as a natural part Root: Her/Hes Syn.: innate, inborn Ant.: none
5
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Fus
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Def.: to pour out
Root: Latin
Ex.: diffuse, effusive, profusive
6
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Diffuse (1)
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PoS: Adjective Def.: not concentrated or focused; wordy Root: Fus Syn.: scattered Ant.: concentrated
7
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Diffuse (2)
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PoS: verb Def.: to spread out or distribute Root: Fus Syn.: disperse Ant.: concentrate
8
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Effusive
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PoS: adjective Def.: overflowing with words or feelings; gushing Root: Fus Syn.: enthusiastic Ant.: restrained
9
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Profuse
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PoS: adjective Def.: plentiful; abundant Root: Fus Syn.: bounteous Ant.: none
10
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Solu/Solv
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Def.: to loosen, to solve
Root: Latin
Ex.: Resolute, dissolute, insoluble
11
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Resolute
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PoS: adjective Def.: determined; steadfast Root: Solu/Solv Syn.: unshakeable Ant.: none
12
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Dissolute
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PoS: adjective Def.: devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint Root: Solu/Solv Syn.: dissipated; decadent Ant.: none
13
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Insoluble
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PoS: adjective Def.: (1)Impossible to solve or fix (2)Unable to be dissolved Root: Solv/Solu Syn.: (1)puzzling (2)tough Ant.: (1)uncomplicated
14
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Leg
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Def.: to select, to choose, to gather
Root: Latin
Ex.: Diligent, recollect, sacrilege
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Diligent
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PoS: adjective Def.: hard-working and careful Root: Leg Syn.: assiduous Ant.: lazy
