Unit 1 Flashcards
What does the root “opus” mean?
work
wealth, power, resource
What does the root “fac” mean ?
to make, do
What does the root “erg” mean?
work
What does the root “labor” mean?
work
What is the meaning of discomfit?
Synonym? Antonym? POS?
To embarrass and confuse
S: perturb
A: relax
POS: verb
What is the meaning of edification?
Synonym? POS?
Improvement or enlightenment
S: betterment
POS: noun
What is the meaning of malfeasance?
Synonym? POS?
Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official
S: wrongdoing
POS: noun
What is the meaning of feasible?
Synonym? Antonym? POS?
capable of being accomplished
S: possible
A: impossible
POS: adjective
What is the meaning of surfeit?
Synonym? Antonym? POS?
condition of being too full; over abundance
S: abundance
A: shortage; dearth
POS: noun
What is the meaning of magnum opus?
Synonym? POS?
the greatest work of an artist, writer, or composer
S: pinnacle
POS: noun
What is the meaning of modus operandi?
POS?
manner of working
POS: noun
What is the meaning of opulent?
POS?
possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent
POS: adjective
What is the meaning of synergy?
Synonym? POS?
the power that results from the combination of two or more forces
S: confluence
POS: noun
What is the meaning of liturgy?
POS?
a pattern of prayer or worship
POS: noun
What is the meaning of lethargy?
Synonym? Antonym? POS?
a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy
S: laziness
A: activity
POS: noun
