Unit 6 Flashcards
1
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HER/HES
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- Latin
- to attach, be fixed
- adherant, incoherant, inherant
2
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Adherent
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- n.
- a follower of a person or idea
- HER/HES
- syn:disciple
- ant:opponent
3
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Incoherent
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- adj.
- not able to be understood; nonsencial
- HER/HES
- syn:confused
- ant:clear
4
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Inherent
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- adj.
- existing as a natural part
- HER/HES
- syn:inborn, innate
5
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FUS
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- Latin
- to pour out
- diffuse, effusive,profuse
6
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Diffuse
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- 1)adj.not concentrating or focused; wordy
- 2)v.to spread out or distribute
- FUS
- syn:disperse
- ant:concentrate
7
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Effusive
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- adj.
- overflowing with words or feelings
- FUS
- syn:enthusiastic
- ant:restrained
8
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Profuse
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- adj.
- plentiful, abundant
- FUS
- syn:bounteous
9
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SOLU/SOLV
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- Latin
- to loosen, to solve
- resolute, dissolute, insoluble
10
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Resolute
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- adj.
- determined; steadfast
- SOLU/SOLV
- syn:unshakeable
11
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Dissolute
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- adj.
- devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
- SOLU/SOLV
- syn:decadent, dissipated
12
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Insoluble
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- adj.
- 1)impossible to solve or fix 2)unable to be dissolved
- SOLU/SOLV
- syn:tough
13
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LEG
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- Latin
- to select, to choose, to gather
- diligent, recollect, sacrilege
14
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Diligent
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- adj.
- hard-working and careful
- LEG
- syn:assiduous
- ant:lazy
15
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Recollect
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- v.
- to remember, to recall
- LEG
