Unit 7

Question 1

Fac/Fact/Fic

Answer 1

Latin; to make, do

Ex. Facere, Factum

Question 2

Factotum

Answer 2

An assistant who does a variety of jobs.

Root: Fac

Question 3

Facsimile

Answer 3

A copy or imitation.
Root: Fac
Syn: Reproduction
Ant: Original

Question 4

Facile

Answer 4

Too simplistic or easy from L. Facilis, easy, originally from facere.
Root: Fac
Syn: Shallow
Ant: Complex

Question 5

Pon/Pound

Answer 5

Latin; to put, to place, to arrange.

Ex. Posere, Postium.

Question 6

Expound

Answer 6

To explain or discuss in detail.
Root: Pon
Syn: Clarify

Question 7

Proponent

Answer 7

One who argues in favor of, supporter.
Root: Pon
Syn: Advocate
Ant: Critic

Question 8

Struct/Strue

Answer 8

Latin; to build

Ex. Struere, Structum

Question 9

Infrastructure

Answer 9

The basic framework of a building or system.

Root: Struct

Question 10

Construe

Answer 10

To intercept or analyze something in a particular way.
Root: Struct
Syn: Understand
Ant: Mx-up

Question 11

Constructive

Answer 11

Having a positive effect, helpful.
Root: Struct
Syn: Useful
Ant: Harmful

Question 12

Stit/Stat

Answer 12

Latin; to stand

Ex. Stare, Status

Question 13

Destitute

Answer 13

Having no money, poor.
Root: Stat
Syn: Penniless
Ant: Wealthy

Question 14

Restitution

Answer 14

Payment for an injury, compensation.
Root: Stat
Syn: Amends