Chapter VII Flashcards

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Proficient (adj.)

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Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled

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Factotum (n.)

A

An assistant who does a variety of jobs

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Facsimile (n).

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A copy of imitation
Syn: reproduction
Ant: original

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Facile (adj.)

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Too simplistic or easy
Syn: shallow
Ant: complex

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Ponere & positum

A

To put; to place; to arrange

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Expound (v.)

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To explain or discuss in detail

Syn: clarify

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Proponent (n.)

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One who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn: advocate
Ant: critic

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Struere & Structum

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To build

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Infrastructure (n.)

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The basic framework of a business or system

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Construe (v.)

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To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Syn: understand
Ant: mix-up

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Constructive (adj.)

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Having a positive effect; helpful
Syn: useful
Ant: harmful

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12
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Stare & status

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To stand

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Destitute (adj.)

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Having no money; poor
Syn: penniless
Ant: prosperous

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Restitution (n.)

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Payment for an injury; compensation

Syn: amends

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Stature (n.)

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Level of achievement or authority; standing

Syn: rank

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16
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Facrere and Factum

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To make; do