Chapter 7 Flashcards
FAC/FACT/FIC
Latin. To make do Proficient Factotum Facsimile Facile
Proficient
Latin.
adj. skilled at highly knowledgeable of.
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled
Factotum
Latin.
N. an assistant who does a variety of jobs
Facsimile
Latin.
N. a copy or imitation
Syn: reproduction
Ant: original
Facile
Latin.
Adj. to simplistic or easy
Syn: shallow
Ant: complex
PON/POUND
Latin.
To put, to place, to arrange
Expound
Proponent
Expound
Latin.
V. To explain or discuss in detail
Syn: clarify
Proponent
Latin.
N. one who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn: advocate
Ant: critic
STRUCT/ STRUE
Latin. To build
Infrastructure
Construe
Constructive
Infrastructure
Latin.
N. the basic framework of a building or system
Construe
Latin.
V. To interpret or analyze something in a specific way
Syn: understand
Ant: mix up
Constructive
Latin.
Adj. having a positive effect; helpful
Syn: useful
Ant: harmful
STIT/STAT
Latin. To stand
Destitute
Restitution
Stature
Destitute
Latin.
Adj. having no money; poor
Syn: penniless
Ant: prosperous
Restitution
Latin.
N.payment for injury; compensation
Syn: amends