Chapter VII Flashcards
Proficient (adj.)
Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled
Factotum (n.)
An assistant who does a variety of jobs
Facsimile (n).
A copy of imitation
Syn: reproduction
Ant: original
Facile (adj.)
Too simplistic or easy
Syn: shallow
Ant: complex
Ponere & positum
To put; to place; to arrange
Expound (v.)
To explain or discuss in detail
Syn: clarify
Proponent (n.)
One who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn: advocate
Ant: critic
Struere & Structum
To build
Infrastructure (n.)
The basic framework of a business or system
Construe (v.)
To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Syn: understand
Ant: mix-up
Constructive (adj.)
Having a positive effect; helpful
Syn: useful
Ant: harmful
Stare & status
To stand
Destitute (adj.)
Having no money; poor
Syn: penniless
Ant: prosperous
Restitution (n.)
Payment for an injury; compensation
Syn: amends
Stature (n.)
Level of achievement or authority; standing
Syn: rank