Unit 7 Flashcards
Fac, fact, fic
Latin. Means to make, do.
Pon/ pound
Latin. Means to put, to place, to arrange.
Struct/ strue
Latin. Means to build.
Stit/ stat
Latin. Means to stand.
Factotum
Noun. An assistant who does a variety of jobs
Root: fact
Facsimile
Noun. A copy or imitation.
Root: fac
Syn: reproduction
Ant: original
Facile
Adjective. Too simplistic or easy
Root:fac
Syn: shallow
Ant: complex.
Expound
Verb. To explain or discuss in detail.
Root: pound
Syn: clarify
Proponent
Noun. One who argues in favor of; supporter.
Root: pon
Syn: advocate
Ant: critic
Infrastructure
Noun. The basic framework of a structure or system.
Root: struct
Construe
Verb. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Root: strue
Syn: understand
Ant: mix-up
Constructive
Adjective. Having a positive effect, helpful.
Root: struc
Syn: useful
Ant: harmful
Destitute
Adjective. Having no money, poor.
Root: stit
Syn: penniless
Ant: prosperous
restitution
Noun. Payment for an injury, compensation.
Root: stit
Syn: amends
Stature
Noun. Level of achievement or authority; standing.
Root: stat
Syn: rank