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Unit-6 Flashcards

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Her/Hes

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Latin: To attach, be fixed

Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent

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Fus

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Latin: to pour out

Diffuse, effusive, profuse

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Solu/ Solv

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Latin: to loosen, to solve

Resolute, dissolute, insoluble

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Leg

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Latin: to select, to choose, to gather

Diligent, recollect, sacrilege

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Adherent

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Noun
A follower of a person or idea
Her
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent
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Incoherent

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Adj.
Not able to be understood, not sensical
Her
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
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Inherent

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Adj.
Existing as a natural
Her
Syn: innate, inborn

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Diffuse

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Adj.
Not concentrated or focused, wordy
Fus
Syn: disperse
Ant: concentrate
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Effusive

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Adj.
Overflowing with words or feelings, gushing
Fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Ant: restrained
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Profuse

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Adj.
Plentiful, abundant
Fus
Syn: bounteous

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Resolute

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Adj.
Determined, steadfast
Solu
Syn: unshakeable

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Dissolute

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Adj.
Devoted to sensual pleasure lacking moral restraint
Solu
Syn: dissipated, decadent

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Insoluble

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Adj.
(1) impossible to fix, (2) unable to be dissolved
Solu
Syn: (1) puzzling (2) tough
Ant: (1) uncomplicated
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Diligent

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Adj.
Hard-working and careful
Leg
Syn: assiduous 
Ant: Lazy
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Recollect

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Verb
To remember; to recall
Leg

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Sacrilege

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Noun
An act against a holy person or place 
Leg
Syn: profanity
Ant: reverence

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