Chapter 7 Flashcards
FAC/FEC/FICT
” to make, do”
Proficient, factotum, Facsimile, facile
Proficient
Adj. Skilled at, highly knowable of.
Root: FIC
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled
Factotum
N. an assistant who does a variety of jobs.
Root:FAC
Facsimile
N. a copy or imitation.
Root: FAC
Syn: reproduction
Ant:original
Facile
Adj. to simplistic or easy from.
Root: FAC
Syn : shallow
Ant: complex
PON/ POUND
” to put, to place, to arrange”
Expound, proponent
Expound
V. To explain or discuss in detail.
Root: pound
Syn: clarify
Proponent
N. one who argues in favor of,supporter.
Root: PON
Syn: arvocate
Ant: critic
STRUCT/ STRUE
“To build”
Infrastructure, Construe, constructive
Infrastructure
N. the basic framework , or building of a system.
Root: struct
Construe
V. To interpret or any luxe something in a particular way.
Root: STRUE
Syn: understand
Ant: mix ip
Constructive
Adj. having a positive effect, helpfull.
Root: struct
Syn: useful
Ant: harmfull
STIT/ STAT
“To stand”
Destitute, restitution, stature
Destitute
Adj. having no money poor.
Root: STIT
Syn: penniless
Ant: prosperous
Restitution
N. payment for an injury, compensation.
Root: STIT
Syn: amends