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Her/Hes

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Latin. To attach, be fixed

Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent

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Adherent

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N. a follower of a person or idea.
Root: Her/Hes
Syn.Disciple
Ant.Opponent

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Incoherent

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Adj. Not able to be understood;nonsensical
Root: Her/Hes
Syn.Confused
Ant. Clear

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Inherent

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Adj. existing as a natural part.
Root: Her/Hes
Syn. innate
Ant. inborn

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Fus

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Latin. To pour out

Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse

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Diffuse

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Adj. not concentrated or focused; wordy
Root: Fus
Syn. Disperse
Ant. Concentrate

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Effusive

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Adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing
Root: Fus
Syn. Enthusiastic
Ant. Restrained

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Profuse

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Adj. Plentiful; Abundant
Root: Fus
Syn. Bounteous
Ant. Scarce

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Solu/Solv

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Latin. To loosen, to solve

Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble

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Resolute

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Adj. Determined; Steadfast
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn. unshakeable
Ant. coward

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Dissolute

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Adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn. Dissipated; Decadent
Ant. Moral person

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Insoluble

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Adj. 1. Impossible to solve or fix 2. Unable to be dissolved
Root: Solu/Solv
Syn. Tough
Ant. Delicate

13
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Leg

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Latin. To select, to choose, to gather

Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege

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Diligent

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Adj. Hard-working and careful
Root: Leg
Syn. Assiduous
Ant. Lazy

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Recollect

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V. To remember;to recall
Root: Leg
Syn. Memory
Ant. Forget

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Sacrilege

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N. an act against a holy person or place
Root: Leg
Syn. Profanity
Ant. Reverence