Unit 7 Flashcards
FAC/FACT/FIC
to make, do
proficient
adj: skilled at, highly knowledgable
syn: able
ant: unskilled
factotum
n: an assistant who does various jobs
syn:
ant:
facsimile
n: copy or imitation
syn: reproduction
ant: original
facile
adj: to simple or easy
syn: shallow
ant: complex
PON/POUND
to put, to place, to arrange
expound
v: to explain or discus in detail
syn: clarify
ant:
proponent
n: one who argues in favor of, supporter
syn: advocate
ant: critic
construe
v: to interpret or analyze in a different way
syn: understand
ant: mix up
STRUCT/STRUE
to build
infrastructure
n: basic framework of a building or system
syn:
ant:
constructive
adj: having a positive effect, helpful
syn: useful
ant: harmful
STIT/STAT
to stand
destitute
adj: having no money, poor
syn: penniless
ant: prosperous
restitution
n: payment for an injury, compensation
syn: amends
ant: