Unit 7 Flashcards
Fac/Fact/Fict
L.
To make, do
Ex: proficient, factotum, facsimile, facile
Pon/Pound
L.
To put, place, arrange
Ex: expound, proponent
Struct/Strue
L.
To build
Ex: infrastructure, construe, constructive
Stit/Stat
L.
To stand
Ex: destitute, restitution, stature
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 or imitation
Syn: reproduction. Ant: original
Facile
Adj.
Too simplistic or easy from
Syn: shallow. Ant: complex
Expound
V.
To explain or discuss in detail
Syn: clarify
Proponent
N.
One who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn: advocate. Ant: critic
Infrastructure
N.
The basic framework of a system or building
Construe
V.
To interpret or analyze something in a certain way
Syn: understand. Ant: mix up
Constructive
Adj.
Having a positive effect; helpful
Syn: useful. Ant: harmful
Destitute
Adj.
Having no money; poor
Syn: penniless. Ant: prosperous
Restitution
N.
Payment for an injury; compensation
Syn: amends.