Unit 6

Question 1

HER/HES

Answer 1

Latin: “to attach, be fixed”

Question 2

Adherent

Answer 2

N: A follower of a person or idea
Root: HER
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent

Question 3

Incoherent

Answer 3

Adj: Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: HER
Syn: Confused
Ant: Clear

Question 4

Inherent

Answer 4

Adj: Existing as a natural part
Root: HER
Syn: innate, inborn

Question 5

FUS

Answer 5

Latin: “to pour out”

Question 6

Diffuse

Answer 6

1)Adj: Not concentrated or focused; wordy
2)V: to spread out or distribute
Root: FUS
1)Syn: scattered Ant: concentrated
2)Ant: Disperse Ant: concentrate

Question 7

Effusive

Answer 7

Adj: Overflowing with words or feeling; gushing
Root: FUS
Syn: Enthusiastic
Ant: Restrained

Question 8

Profuse

Answer 8

Adj: Plentiful
Root: FUS
Syn: Bounteous

Question 9

SOLU/SOLV

Answer 9

Latin: “to loosen, to solve”

Question 10

Resolute

Answer 10

Adj: Determined; steadfast
Root: SOLU
Syn: Unshakeable

Question 11

Dissolute

Answer 11

Adj: Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Root: SOLU
Syn: dissipated, decadent

Question 12

Insoluble

Answer 12

1) Adj: Impossible to solve or fix
2) Unable to be solved
Root: SOLU
Syn: Tough

Question 13

LEG

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Diligent

Answer 14

Adj: Hard-working and careful
Root: LEG
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy

Question 15

Recollect

Answer 15

V: to remember, to recall
Root: LEG

Question 16

Sacrilege

Answer 16

N: An act against a holy person or place
Root: LEG
Syn: Profanity
Ant: Reverence