Flashcards in Unit 6 Deck (16):
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HER/ HES
Latin: Haerere, Haesum means to "attach, be fixed"
Adherent, Incoherent, Inherent.
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Adherent
n. A follower of a person or idea.
Root: Her
Syn: Disciple
Ant: Opponent
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Incoherent
adj. Not able to be understood; nonsensical.
Root: Her
Syn: Confused
Ant: Clear
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Inherent
adj. Existing as a natural part.
Root: Her
Syn: Innate, Inborn
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FUS
Latin: Fundere, Fusum means to "pour out.
Diffuse, Effusive, Profuse.
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Diffuse
adj. Not concentrated or focused; wordy.
Root: Fus
Syn: Scattered
Ant: Concentrated
v. To spread out or distribute.
Syn: Disperse
Ant: Concetrate
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Effusive
adj. Overflowing with words or feelings; gushing.
Root: Fus
Syn: Enthusiastic
Ant: Restrained
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Profuse
adj. Plentiful; abundant.
Root: Fus
Syn: Bounteous
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SOLU/ SOLV
Latin: Solvere, Solutum means to "loosen, to solve"
Resolute, Dissolute, Insoluble.
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Resolute
adj. Determined; steadfast.
Root: Solu
Syn: unshakable
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Dissolute
adj. Devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Syn: Dissipated; decadent
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Insoluble
adj. Impossible to solve or fix. Unable to be dissolved.
Root: Solu
Syn: Puzzling
Ant: Uncomplicated
Syn: Tough
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LEG
Latin: Lego, Lectum means to "select, to choose, to gather"
Diligent, Recollect, Sacrilege
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Diligent
adj. Hard-working and careful.
Root: Leg
Syn: Assiduous
Ant: Lazy
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Recollect
v. To remember; to recall.
Root: Leg
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