Unit 6 Vocabulary

Question 1

HER/HES (root)

Answer 1

Latin; “to attach, be fixed”

Words: adherent, incoherent, inherent

Question 2

adherent

Answer 2

n. A follower of a person or idea (her)
Synonym: disciple
Antonym: opponent

Question 3

incoherent

Answer 3

adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical (her)
Synonym: confused
Antonym: clear

Question 4

Inherent

Answer 4

adj. Existing as a natural part (her)

Synonym: innate, inborn

Question 5

FUS (root)

Answer 5

Latin; “to pour out”

Words: diffusive, effusive, profuse

Question 6

diffuse

Answer 6

adj. Not concentrated focused; wordy (fus)
Synonym: scattered 
Antonym: concentrated 
v. To spread out or distribute 
Synonym: disperse 
antonym: concentrate

Question 7

effusive

Answer 7

adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing (fus)
Synonym: enthusiastic
Antonym: restrained

Question 8

profuse

Answer 8

adj. Plentiful; abundant

Synonym: bounteous

Question 9

SOLU/SOLV (root)

Answer 9

Latin; “to loosen, to solve”

Words: resolute, dissolute, insoluble

Question 10

resolute

Answer 10

adj. Determined; steadfast (solu)

Synonym: unshakable

Question 11

dissolute

Answer 11

adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint (solu)
Synonym: dissipated; decadent

Question 12

insoluble

Answer 12

adj. Impossible to solve or fix (solu)
Synonym: puzzling
Antonym: uncomplicated 
adj. Unable to be dissolved 
Synonym: tough

Question 13

LEG (root)

Answer 13

Latin; “to select, to choose, to gather”

Words: diligent, recollect, sacrilege,

Question 14

diligent

Answer 14

adj. Hard-working and careful (leg)
Synonym: assiduous
Antonym: lazy

Question 15

recollect

Answer 15

v. To remember; to recall (leg)

Question 16

sacrilege

Answer 16

n. An act against a holy person or place
Synonym: profanity
Antonym: reverence