Unit 7 Flashcards
FAC/FACT/FIC
Latin: “to make, do”
Proficient
Adj: Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
Root: FIC
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled
Factotum
N: An asssitant who does a variety of jobs
Root: FAC
Facsimile
N: A copy or imitation
Root: FAC
Syn: Reproduction
Ant: Original
Facile
Adj: Too simplistic or easy from
Root: FAC
Syn: Simple
Ant: Complex
PON/POUND
Latin: “ to put, to place, to arrange”
Expound
V: To explain or discuss in detail
Root: POUND
Syn: Clarify
Proponent
N: One who argues in favors; supporter
Root: PON
Syn: Advocate
Ant: Critic
STRUCT/STRUE
Latin: “ to build”
Infrastructure
N: The basic framework of a building or a system
Root: STRUCT
Construe
V: To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Root: STRUE
Syn: Understand
Ant: Mix up
Constructive
Adj: Having a positive effect; helpful
Root: STRUCT
Syn: Useful
Ant: Harmful
STIT/STAT
Latin: “to stand”
Destitute
Adj: Having no money; poor
Root: STIT
Syn: penniless
Ant: Prosperous
Restitution
N: Payment for an injury; compensation
Root: STIT
Syn: amends