Unit 6 Flashcards
Her/ hes
Latin. To attach, be fixed
Examples: adherent, incoherent, inherent
Adherent
N. a follower of a person or idea
Root- her/hes
Syn. Disciple
Ant. Opponent
Incoherent
Adj. unable to be understood, nonsensical
Root- her/hes
Syn. Confused
Ant. Clear
Inherent
Adj. existing as a natural part
Root- he/ hes
Syn. Innate, inborn
Fus
Latin. To pour out
Ex. Diffuse, Effusive, profuse
Diffuse
Adj. not concentrated or focused wordy. To spread out or distribute
Root- fus
Syn. Disperse
Ant. Concentration
Effusive
Adj. overflowing, with word or feelings, gushing
Root- fus
Syn. Enthusiastic
Ant. Restrained
Profuse
Adj. plentiful, abundant
Root- fus
Syn- bounteous
Solu/ solv
Latin. To loosen, to solve
Examples: resolute, dissolute, insoluble
Resolute
Adj. determined, steadfast
Root- solu/ solv
Syn. Unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj. devoted to sensual pressure, lacking moral restraint
Root- solu/ solv
Syn. Dissipated, decadent
Insoluble
Adj. Impossible to love or fix. Unable to be dissolved
Root- solv/ solu
Syn- tough
Leg
Latin. To choose, to gather, to select
Examples. Diligent, recollect, sacrilege
Diligent
Adj. hard working and careful
Root-leg
Syn. Assiduous
Ant. Lazy
Recollect
V. To remember to recall
Root- leg
